The cheapest and fastest trains from Seaham to Whitby
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seaham to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seaham to Whitby will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Seaham 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 61 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 8 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.










Live departures
Seaham to Whitby train times
The table below shows live departures for Seaham to Whitby trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:09 Seaham | 2h24 | 19:33 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:07 Seaham | 3h45 | 21:52 Whitby | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 08:13 Seaham | 3h40 | 11:53 Whitby | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:08 Seaham | 3h29 | 15:37 Whitby | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Seaham to Whitby
Trains from Seaham to Whitby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 07:24 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Seaham to Whitby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Seaham and Whitby from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Seaham to Whitby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seaham 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 Seaham and Whitby
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access. Lowered kerb from car park to station entrance
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located in the waiting shelter on the Sunderland bound platform Accepts Cards Only
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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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