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How to get fromWhitby to Lancasterby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitby to Lancaster by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus bus 840
    2. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    6h 3m
    £37–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 840
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    7h 50m
    £20–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
    6h 15m
    £61–115

  4. Drive  111.3 mi

    1. Drive from Whitby to Lancastercar car 111.3 mi
    2h 30m
    £28–40

  5. Bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus bus 840
    2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    9h 9m

Whitby to Lancaster by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Lancaster via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Night Std via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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