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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby, starting from £17.10 and averaging £17.10. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 24m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
15:00 4h 31m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	19:31 Whitby	Find Tickets
15:07 4h 24m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	19:31 Whitby	Find Tickets
17:30 4h 46m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	22:16 Whitby	Find Tickets
21:00 11h 38m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	08:38 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby Train Route Details

First train

07:04

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Arrival station

Whitby

Journey time

4h 24m

Distance

231 km

Price

£17.10*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby Train prices and times

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Whitby Train Route Details