How far is Whitby from York by coach?

The journey from York to Whitby by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (67 km).

Is there a way to reach Whitby from York without a car?

You can reach Whitby from York by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from York to Whitby from £4 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures from York to Whitby on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:34	Heworth Galtres	1h 56m	10:30	Ruswarp Church	Cheapest
Bus	10:48	Stockton on the Forest Village	1h 44m	12:32	Ruswarp Church	Fastest
Bus	10:43	Heworth Galtres	1h 49m	12:32	Ruswarp Church	No tags
Bus	12:44	Heworth Galtres	1h 51m	14:35	Ruswarp Church	No tags
Bus	14:53	Heworth Galtres	1h 49m	16:42	Ruswarp Church	No tags

Next departures from York to Whitby on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:34	Heworth Galtres	1h 56m	10:30	Ruswarp Church	Cheapest
Bus	10:48	Stockton on the Forest Village	1h 44m	12:32	Ruswarp Church	Fastest
Bus	10:43	Heworth Galtres	1h 49m	12:32	Ruswarp Church	No tags
Bus	12:44	Heworth Galtres	1h 51m	14:35	Ruswarp Church	No tags
Bus	14:53	Heworth Galtres	1h 49m	16:42	Ruswarp Church	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:55 GMT.

Get from York to Whitby

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1h 59mAverage duration

37 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Yorkshire Coastliner

3.5/5360 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.9

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality and comfort of their journeys. The drivers are frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful, contributing to a smooth travel experience with scenic views. However, some users noted issues such as ticketing delays and unannounced schedule changes on return trips.

Coastliner York Whitby recent customer reviews

There was not a 9.23 bus what we booked. Your information was wrong so we had to wait nearly a hour for the 10.15 bus

Nicholas S.

18 April 2025

Smooth journey and some lovely views along the way. Bus remained on time so very satisfied

Penny H.

29 March 2025

The bus was spot on time,the driver very friendly and the scenery was marvelous.

Katherine B.

5 March 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from York to Whitby

How far is Whitby from York by coach?
The journey from York to Whitby by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (67 km).
Is there a way to reach Whitby from York without a car?
You can reach Whitby from York by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/11

£4

24/11

£4

Today

£4

26/11

£4

27/11

£4

28/11

£4

29/11

£4

30/11

£4

The cheapest trip from York to Whitby was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from York to Whitby as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £4 for a bus ticket from York to Whitby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-27.