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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Aberystwyth via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Whitby to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Whitby and Aberystwyth is 298 miles. The road distance is 238.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Aberystwyth bus from?

Whitby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Whitby to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Whitby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Whitby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Aberystwyth is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Whitby to Aberystwyth.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 48m
£108–203
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
13h 45m
£45–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
12h 36m
£48–118
Drive 237.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Aberystwythcar 237.2 mi
4h 51m
£59–85

Whitby to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 296.8 mi
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Aberystwyth via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 36m.

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