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

The cheapest way to get from York to Whitby Abbey is to bus which costs £3 and takes 2h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between York and Whitby Abbey?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stonebow and arriving at Boyes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between York and Whitby Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from York to Whitby Abbey. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Whitby via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from York to Whitby Abbey?

The distance between York and Whitby Abbey is 55 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Whitby Abbey without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs £3.

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

The bus from Stonebow to Boyes takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

York to Whitby Abbey bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Stonebow station.

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

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

Train or bus from York to Whitby Abbey?

The best way to get from York to Whitby Abbey is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the York to Whitby Abbey bus arrive?

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

Where does the York to Whitby Abbey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Whitby Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Whitby Abbey is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from York to Whitby Abbey.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby Abbey?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stonebow to Boyesbus 840
2h 20m
£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 41m
£30–55
Drive 47.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Whitby Abbeycar 47.8 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Whitby Abbeytaxi 47.8 mi
1h 1m
£100–130
Bus via Bus Station Stand 1
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
2h 57m
£11–16

York to Whitby Abbey by bus and foot

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Distance: 55.2 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between York, England and Whitby Abbey, England?

Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Stonebow to Boyes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Whitby Abbey via Middlesbrough and Whitby in around 3h 41m.

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