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How to get fromSwansea to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    9h 56m
    £158–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 58m
    £36–61

  3. Drive  290.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Whitbycar car 290.1 mi
    5h 57m
    £72–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h 11m
    £85–202

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    10h 15m
    £118–194

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    13h 23m
    £48–79

Swansea to Whitby by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Whitby via Bristol Parkway and Darlington in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Boyes via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 58m.

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