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

From Rotherham to Whitby by bus and train

To get from Rotherham to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X3 bus from Rotherham Interchange station to Doncaster Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 840 bus from Rail Station station to Boyes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X3X3
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 840840
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Rotherham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotherham Interchange
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Doncaster Intc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Interchange
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Doncaster
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    York
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID 32900144
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Whitby Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boyes
    ID 32096482
    148 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotherham to Whitby by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 840

To get from Rotherham to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Rotherham Central station to Doncaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 840 bus from Rail Station station to Boyes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 840840
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Rotherham Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotherham Central
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Doncaster
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    York
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID 32900144
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Whitby Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boyes
    ID 32096482
    148 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rotherham to Whitby

The distance between Rotherham, Whitby and Whitby, Whitby is approximately 163.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotherham 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 Rotherham

Rotherham is located at Doncaster Gate, Whitby and the nearest public transport station is Percy Street, Rotherham Town Centre.

Train stations close to Rotherham:

  • Rotherham Central

Bus stations close to Rotherham:

  • Percy Street, Rotherham Town Centre
  • Bridge Street, Rotherham Town Centre
  • The Statutes, Rotherham Town Centre

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 Rotherham to Whitby by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 840

To get from Rotherham to Whitby in Whitby, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Rotherham Central station to Doncaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 840 bus from Rail Station station to Boyes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 840840
Walk to Whitby
Leaves from Rotherham Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotherham Central
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Doncaster
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    York
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID 32900144
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Whitby Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boyes
    ID 32096482
    148 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitby
    Walk to
    Whitby
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line X3, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 840.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 840.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Whitby?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rotherham to Whitby?

    The X3 bus line goes from Rotherham Interchange station near Rotherham in Rotherham to Doncaster Intc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Doncaster Intc station near Whitby in Whitby.

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

    The total travel time between Rotherham in Rotherham and Whitby in Whitby by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the X3 bus from the Rotherham Interchange stop near Rotherham in Rotherham.

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

    Get off the bus at the Doncaster Intc stop, which is closest to Whitby in Whitby.

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