Leeds to Whitby train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Whitby

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£57

Fastest journey

3 h 24 m

Average duration

3 h 59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

98 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Whitby will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.

Fast trains

To travel from Leeds to Whitby you need to make at least one change.

CrossCountryC23644+Northern Rail (3)Y02512 · Y06535
08:083h43
Leeds station (LDS)
11:51Whitby station (WTB)
£491One-way
2 changes
TransPennine ExpressC26865+CrossCountryC01401+Northern Rail (3)Y02512 · Y06535
08:133h38
Leeds station (LDS)
11:51Whitby station (WTB)
£541One-way
3 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27269+Northern Rail (3)W49445
12:133h24
Leeds station (LDS)
15:37Whitby station (WTB)
£611One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)Y06738+TransPennine ExpressC27254+Northern Rail (3)W49480
13:595h32
Leeds station (LDS)
19:31Whitby station (WTB)
£611One-way
2 changes
TransPennine ExpressC26865+Northern Rail (3)Y06535
08:133h38
Leeds station (LDS)
11:51Whitby station (WTB)
£611One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leeds to Whitby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 98 km

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Coach

£48

Average Price

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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30m

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Northern Rail (3)

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Live departures

Leeds to Whitby train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:28
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC23644+northern_railY02512 · Y06535
On time
08:08 Leeds station (LDS)
3h43
11:51 Whitby station (WTB)
2 changes
transpennine_expressC26865+cross_countryC01401+northern_railY02512 · Y06535
On time
08:13 Leeds station (LDS)
3h38
11:51 Whitby station (WTB)
3 changes
transpennine_expressC26865+northern_railY06535
On time
08:13 Leeds station (LDS)
3h38
11:51 Whitby station (WTB)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27269+northern_railW49445
On time
12:13 Leeds station (LDS)
3h24
15:37 Whitby station (WTB)
1 change
northern_railY06738+transpennine_expressC27254+northern_railW49480
On time
13:59 Leeds station (LDS)
5h32
19:31 Whitby station (WTB)
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Whitby

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Trains from Leeds to Whitby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
98 km
Average train duration
2h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
3h 4m
First train
02:56
Last train
19:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Leeds to Whitby trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds and Whitby from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£22
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 18m
Cheapest Price
£44
first_transpennine_express frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Leeds to Whitby train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Whitby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Whitby.
FAQs
The train distance from Leeds to Whitby is 98 km.
Booking trains from Leeds to Whitby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leeds to Whitby covers a distance of 98 km and takes approximately 3h 4m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Leeds to Whitby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The first train from Leeds to Whitby leaves at 2:56.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Whitby is by coach, costing approximately £17.
To get from Leeds to Whitby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Leeds that goes to Whitby is Leeds station (LDS), and it arrives at Whitby station (WTB).
The last train from Leeds to Whitby departs at 19:42.
Trains from Leeds to Whitby run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leeds to Whitby.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds to Whitby.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leeds to Whitby.
There is no night train service from Leeds to Whitby.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Whitby

Leeds
Whitby
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Burley Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Burley Park for your trip from Leeds to Whitby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
  • 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Burley Park
  • Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
  • Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
  • 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: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Headingley
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Caffè Nero
  • KFC
  • Leon
  • McDonald's
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Pret a Manger
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • Delice de France
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express

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