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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Whitby

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Whitby

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
304 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$518.97

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$379.73

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Middlesbrough
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Arriva North East

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/
Bus from Bus Station Stand K to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$107.59
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Whitby
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Newcastle to Whitby
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby is to bus which costs $26.09 - $34.78 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitby is 333 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Whitby?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby bus from?

Edinburgh to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby train from?

Edinburgh to Whitby train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Whitby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $34.78 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby train arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitby train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Whitby is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Whitby?

Book your Edinburgh to Whitby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Whitby. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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