Whitby to Leeds by train

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Overview: trains from Whitby to Leeds

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First train 08:44 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 98
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey £40.82 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 1m
Train operators 5

Whitby to Leeds train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Whitby to Leeds by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Whitby to Leeds take around 2 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 98 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Whitby is scheduled to depart at around  08:44. The last departure is usually at around 22:57 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Whitby at around 08:45, with the last train leaving at around 19:44. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 14 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £40.82.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leeds, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leeds.

Is there a direct train from Whitby to Leeds?

The journey between Whitby and Leeds usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Whitby to Leeds every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Whitby to Leeds?

The Whitby to Leeds train travel takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Whitby to Leeds train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leeds leaving Whitby at around 08:44 and the last train leaving at around 22:57 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Whitby at around 08:45, with the final departure at 19:44.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.