Birmingham to Whitby by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Whitby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Whitby, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:57 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 239
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey US$323.58 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 54m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Birmingham to Whitby

Ready to book a trip from Birmingham to Whitby by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train travel between Birmingham and Whitby: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Birmingham to Whitby:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$323.58

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Birmingham to Whitby

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Birmingham to Whitby:

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:30 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:57 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:31 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 29 minutes from Birmingham toward Whitby.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 18 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Whitby?

This journey covers a total of 239 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 55 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Birmingham and Whitby?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Birmingham and Whitby 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Whitby

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Whitby.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Whitby

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Whitby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Birmingham and Whitby is 239 kilometres.

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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.