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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    6h 59m
    £68–115

  2. Drive  263.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Whitbycar car 263.9 mi
    4h 46m
    £65–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    7h 3m
    £112–171

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 39m
    £109–348

  5. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 35m
    £104–170

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LCY - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    9h 11m
    £148–748

Southend-on-Sea to Whitby by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Whitby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 3m.

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