How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Whitby Abbey

How to Get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey

Plane

58 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 32 min

from $16

Rideshare

3 h 32 min

from $11.72

Cheapest

By car (308 km)

3 h 32 min

308 km.

from $16

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 32 min

308 km.

from $11.72

Train

5 h 9 min

230 km.

from $185.07

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

5 h 28 min

230 km.

from $111.50

Bus via Durham

7 h 35 min

230 km.

from $41.59

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

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:

[email protected].

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:

[email protected]

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey is to bus which costs $26.09 - $34.78 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitby Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Whitby Abbey 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 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitby Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitby Abbey is 334 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $34.78 and takes 6h 26m. There are no good options to fly between Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby Abbey?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Whitby Abbey. Prices start at $60.21 per night.

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. The abbey church was situated overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England, a centre of the medieval Northumbrian kingdom. The abbey and its possessions were confiscated by the crown under Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries between 1536 and 1545.

Church of Saint Mary

The Church of Saint Mary is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire England. It was founded around 1110, although its interior dates chiefly from the late 18th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 23 February 1954. It is situated on the town's east cliff, overlooking the mouth of the River Esk overlooking the town, close to the ruins of Whitby Abbey. Church Steps, a flight of 199 steps leads up the hill to the church from the streets below. The church graveyard is used as a setting in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula.

Whitby Museum

Whitby Museum is an independent museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, run by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, a learned society and registered charity, established in 1823. It is located in a building opened in 1931 in Pannett Park, Whitby, which also contains the Society's Library and Archive.

Six ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Arriva North East

Train operators

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

Lumo

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitby Abbey?

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitby Abbey?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey bus from?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey train from?

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitby Abbey?

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

Where can I stay near Whitby Abbey?