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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Whitby
How to get from Sheffield to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX131 · YC8408:15 AM6h28Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:43 PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX131 · YC84011:00 AM5h53Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:53 PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C75387+
Y25984 · G9180911:32 AM4h05Sheffield station (SHF)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$401One-way2 transfers
Other options
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Y26349 · G9180910:57 AM4h40Sheffield station (SHF)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$551One-way3 transfers
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Y25986 · Y260011:32 PM6h02Sheffield station (SHF)7:34 PMWhitby station (WTB)$451One-way2 transfers
C75387+
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G9180911:32 AM4h05Sheffield station (SHF)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$611One-way2 transfers
NX195 · YC8404:40 AM5h58Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Whitby:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Whitby costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Whitby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country to go to Whitby by train.
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