How to get from Leeds to Whitby by bus and train?

From Leeds to Whitby by bus and train

To get from Leeds to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 229 bus from Leeds City Bus Station station to City Square C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X93 bus from Railway Station Stop S station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 229229
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X93X93
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Leeds City Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeds City Bus Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Square C
    ID 45032241
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeds
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Scarborough
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Scarborough
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Stop S
    ID 32001221
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X93X93
    Wait for bus
    X93
    Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    ID 32090555
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leeds to Whitby by bus and train via 255, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X93

To get from Leeds to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Leeds City Bus Station station to City Square C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X93 bus from Railway Station Stop S station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X93X93
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Leeds City Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeds City Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Scholes Terminus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Square C
    ID 45032241
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeds
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Scarborough
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Scarborough
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Stop S
    ID 32001221
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X93X93
    Wait for bus
    X93
    Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    ID 32090555
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leeds to Whitby

The distance between Leeds, Whitby and Whitby, Whitby is approximately 146.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeds to Whitby by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whitby – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leeds

Leeds is located at Leeds, Whitby and the nearest public transport station is Cultural A.

Bus stations close to Leeds:

  • Cultural A
  • Leeds Bus Station Entrance
  • Leeds Dyer Street Coach Station

Public transport stations close to Whitby, Whitby

Whitby is located at Whitby, Whitby and the nearest public transport station is Bus Stn Stand 4.

Bus stations close to Whitby:

  • Bus Stn Stand 4
  • Boyes
  • Bus Stn Stand 2

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leeds to Whitby by bus and train via 255, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X93

To get from Leeds to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Leeds City Bus Station station to City Square C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X93 bus from Railway Station Stop S station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X93X93
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Leeds City Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeds City Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Scholes Terminus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Square C
    ID 45032241
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeds
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Scarborough
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Scarborough
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Stop S
    ID 32001221
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X93X93
    Wait for bus
    X93
    Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    ID 32090555
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Whitby?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 229, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X93.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leeds to Whitby?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 255, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X93.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Whitby?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leeds to Whitby?

    The 229 bus line goes from Leeds City Bus Station station near Leeds in Yorkshire to Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Station station near Whitby in Whitby.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leeds to Whitby by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Leeds in Yorkshire and Whitby in Whitby by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leeds to get to Whitby?

    Get on the 229 bus from the Leeds City Bus Station stop near Leeds in Yorkshire.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leeds and Whitby?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station stop, which is closest to Whitby in Whitby.

  • When is the first bus from Leeds to Whitby?

    The first bus from Leeds in Yorkshire to Whitby in Whitby is Thornton-Le-Dale - Leeds. It leaves the Leeds City Bus Station stop at 09:00.

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