The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Whitby
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Whitby will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newcastle for Whitby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.
W49445
W49357 · Y06535
C23780+
Y06643 · W49445
C26318+
Y06658 · Y06533
C23755+
Y02512 · Y06535
C23780+
Y06643 · W49445
W49445
C26318+
Y06658 · Y06533
C23755+
Y02512 · Y06535
W49357 · Y06535Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 84 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newcastle to Whitby train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C26318+ Y06658 · Y06533 | On time 05:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 08:38 Whitby station (WTB) | 2 changes | |
W49357 · Y06535 | On time 08:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h11 | 11:51 Whitby station (WTB) | 1 change | |
C23755+ Y02512 · Y06535 | On time 08:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h10 | 11:51 Whitby station (WTB) | 2 changes | |
W49445 | On time 12:39 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h58 | 15:37 Whitby station (WTB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23780+ Y06643 · W49445 | On time 12:42 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h55 | 15:37 Whitby station (WTB) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Whitby
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle to Whitby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Newcastle and Whitby from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Newcastle to Whitby train

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Whitby
- Car Park: No
- 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 only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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 on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- 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.
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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