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Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Harbour museum in a historic building exploring Whitby’s seafaring past, fishing, shipbuilding and Captain Cook connections.
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Whitby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 6:19 |
Last train 19:43 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Harbour museum in a historic building exploring Whitby’s seafaring past, fishing, shipbuilding and Captain Cook connections.
Town museum with maritime, social and archaeological displays, including local fossils, art and objects tied to Whitby life.
Compact heritage centre charting Whitby’s lifeboat service, rescues and RNLI work through exhibits and volunteer knowledge.
Harbourfront promenade and beach area with broad sea views, colourful beach huts and one of Whitby’s classic walks.
Long sandy beach below the cliffs, popular for walks, views and a traditional seaside atmosphere close to town.
Harbour piers and waterside path offering classic views of the town, boats and the open sea beyond the river mouth.
Whitby scampi is breaded langoustine tail, long linked to the town’s fishing trade and a classic Yorkshire coast seafood supper.
Fish and chips made with fresh North Sea cod or haddock are a Whitby staple, tied to the harbour, fishing fleet and seaside tradition.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. They are a famous breakfast and tea-time speciality on the Yorkshire coast.
Busy harbourside fish and chip restaurant known for classic seaside portions and views over Whitby’s waterfront.
Traditional fish and chip venue near the bridge, popular for fresh seafood, quick service and a lively old-town setting.
Modern restaurant serving refined British cooking with local seafood, set in a calm space overlooking the harbour.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Rooms rise in peak season, dining is fairly priced, and local buses are reasonable, but tourist areas can cost more than nearby inland towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional, such as small change or rounding up.
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Most Kingston upon Hull to Whitby trains use the Hull to Whitby station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Whitby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Whitby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Whitby.
Ticket office support is available at Whitby.
Available at Whitby: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Whitby: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitby: 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.
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