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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Preston is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Preston via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Whitby to Preston?

The distance between Whitby and Preston is 143 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Whitby to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Preston bus from?

Whitby to Preston bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Preston train from?

Whitby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Preston?

The best way to get from Whitby to Preston is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Whitby to Preston bus arrive?

Whitby to Preston bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Preston train arrive?

Whitby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Preston is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Whitby to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitby to Preston?

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Whitby to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Preston by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
5h 39m
£31–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
7h 56m
£10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
5h 58m
£55–99
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Prestoncar 120.7 mi
2h 36m
£30–44

Whitby to Preston by bus and train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Preston via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 56m.

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