What is the cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Boyes via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Parbold and arriving at Whitby via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Whitby is 152 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.

How do I travel from Skelmersdale to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Norton which takes 6h 35m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Whitby bus from?

Skelmersdale to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Whitby train from?

Skelmersdale to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Parbold station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Whitby bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Whitby train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Whitby is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Skelmersdale to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2180+ hotels available in Whitby.

Skelmersdale to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Norton
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Maltontrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
6h 35m
£42–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 35m
£17–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
6h 54m
£37–64
Drive 136.7 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Whitbycar 136.7 mi
2h 34m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Parbold to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
7h 58m
£69–123
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 42m
£33–59

Skelmersdale to Whitby by bus and train

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Harsnips to Whitby via Shops, Parbold, Manchester Victoria, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Boyes via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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