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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Birmingham is to bus via Norton which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Bus Station Stand 2 and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Whitby to Birmingham?

The distance between Whitby and Birmingham is 219 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Whitby to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Whitby to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Norton, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Whitby to Birmingham bus arrive?

Whitby to Birmingham bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Birmingham train arrive?

Whitby to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Birmingham is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Whitby to Birmingham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitby to Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 59m
£109–165
Bus via Norton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
7h 9m
£19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 59m
£68–103
Drive 170.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Birminghamcar 170.2 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
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 / ...
7h 30m
£23–53

Whitby to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Birmingham New Street via Darlington in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 9m.

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