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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yarm to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yarm to Whitby will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Yarm to Whitby you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Yarm to Whitby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 7:24 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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The table below shows live departures for Yarm to Whitby trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:17 Yarm | 2h18 | 12:35 Whitby | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:17 Yarm | 2h12 | 15:29 Whitby | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:17 Yarm | 2h12 | 18:29 Whitby | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:24 Yarm | 8h52 | 7:16 Whitby | 1 change | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yarm 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.

Most Yarm to Whitby trains use the Yarm to Whitby station pair. Use this guide to compare Yarm and Whitby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yarm is 1 km from Yarm city centre. Public transport options include:
Yarm has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Yarm.
Available at Yarm: Parking.
Available at Yarm: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yarm: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Ramped access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is unstaffed. This station is Category A. Assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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