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

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There are 8 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    8h 56m
    £187–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    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 38m
    £35–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 12m

  4. Drive 290.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Whitbycar car 290.3 mi
    5h 57m
    £71–103

  5. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h 24m
    £90–209

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 43m
    £114–193

  7. Train, bus via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 47m
    £166–254

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane CWL - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    11h 5m
    £144–715

Swansea to Whitby by train and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Whitby via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Boyes via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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