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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Whitby is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Whitby?

The distance between Wakefield and Whitby is 84 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs £11 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Wakefield to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitby bus from?

Wakefield to Whitby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitby train from?

Wakefield to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Whitby?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitby is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Wakefield to Whitby bus arrive?

Wakefield to Whitby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Boyes station.

Where does the Wakefield to Whitby train arrive?

Wakefield to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Whitby is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Wakefield to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Whitby?

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Wakefield to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
4h 6m
£11–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 24m
£5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
4h 51m
£36–66
Drive 77.3 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Whitbycar 77.3 mi
1h 36m
£20–28

Wakefield to Whitby by train and bus

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes 3 times a day. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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