- Must visit
National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Whitby to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitby to York will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Whitby for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitby to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 66 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Whitby to York coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 Whitby | 2h18 | 11:18 York | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Whitby | 4h05 | 15:05 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Whitby to York run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 19:42. The fastest coach covers the 66 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 66 km |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 18m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 19:42 |
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A famous York sweet: dark chocolate-coated peppermint fondant, made in the city since the 20th century and strongly associated with York’s confectionery heritage.
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Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller northern cities, but usually below London. Walking helps keep local transport costs low.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, but small change is appreciated.
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