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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 on 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 18 m
Buses on 18 Sept
1
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.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 buses from Whitby to York, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 18 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 train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 66 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to York take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Whitby to York coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. 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 | |
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Take a bus from Whitby to York and enjoy the approximately 66 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 19:42. The fastest coach covers the 66 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 66 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 7m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 19:42 |
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