The cheapest and fastest trains from Billingham to Whitby
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Billingham to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Billingham to Whitby will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Billingham for Whitby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Billingham to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Billingham to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Billingham to Whitby train times
The table below shows live departures for Billingham to Whitby trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:40 Billingham | 3h56 | 14:36 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:41 Billingham | 1h55 | 14:36 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Billingham to Whitby
Trains from Billingham to Whitby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 07:07 |
Last train 19:44 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Billingham to Whitby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Billingham and Whitby from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Billingham to Whitby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Billingham to Whitby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Billingham and Whitby
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge to an island platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Marsh House Avenue; Tesco side for Middlesbrough, opposite side for Hartlepool
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park - Charges apply between 06:00 - 18:00 every day
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Both platforms are step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up/Drop Off on Langbourne Road running adjacent to station.
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