What is the cheapest way to get from York Station to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from York Station to Whitby is to bus which costs £3 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from York Station to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from York Station to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between York Station and Whitby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rail Station station and arriving at Boyes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between York Station and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from York Station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Whitby via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from York Station to Whitby?

The distance between York Station and Whitby is 56 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.

How do I travel from York Station to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from York Station to Whitby without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from York Station to Whitby?

The bus from Rail Station to Boyes takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the York Station to Whitby bus from?

York Station to Whitby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York Station to Whitby train from?

York Station to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York Station to Whitby?

The best way to get from York Station to Whitby is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the York Station to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the York Station to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York Station to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between York Station to Whitby is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from York Station to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from York Station to Whitby?

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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There are 5 ways to get from York Station to Whitby by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
2h 28m
£3
Train
1. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
3h 30m
£31–55
Drive 47.2 mi
1. Drive from York Station to Whitbycar 47.2 mi
1h
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York Station to Whitbytaxi 47.2 mi
1h
£100–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Maltontrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
2h 46m
£11–16

York Station to Whitby by bus

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Distance: 56 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Rail Station to Boyes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Whitby via Middlesbrough in around 3h 30m.

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