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Whitby

Whitby

Whitby is a seaport on the North Yorkshire coast, surrounded by the North York Moors National Park. It is known for the Gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey (reached by 199 steps), the harbour, Captain Cook links, Whitby jet jewellery, fish and chips, and nearby sandy beaches at Sandsend and Runswick Bay.

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Where to stay

  • West CliffSeafront hotels and guest houses on the clifftop, a short walk from the beach and town
  • Whitby Old TownHarbour, Church Street and the 199 steps to the abbey close by
  • SandsendVillage with a sandy beach about 3 miles north of Whitby
  • Robin Hood's BayCoastal village about 20 minutes away by car
  • Runswick BaySmall fishing village with a beach, about 15 minutes away

Getting there

  • Whitby station (Station Square, YO21 1YN) is on the Esk Valley line from Middlesbrough, run by Northern; average journey is about 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Arriva buses 5, 5A, X5, 93 and X93 serve Whitby from Middlesbrough or Scarborough, and Yorkshire Coastliner 840 runs from Leeds and York via Malton
  • By road, take the A64 and A169 via Pickering from the south, or the A19 and A171 via Guisborough from the north
  • There is a Whitby Park and Ride; seafront parking is metered, disc parking applies across much of the town and parking can be hard at busy times
TipParking in Whitby is difficult at busy times, so use the Park and Ride or stay within walking distance of the harbour. Book early for weekends and school holidays, especially around events such as Whitby Goth Weekend.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Whitby?

West Cliff: Seafront hotels and guest houses on the clifftop, a short walk from the beach and town. Whitby Old Town: Harbour, Church Street and the 199 steps to the abbey close by. Sandsend: Village with a sandy beach about 3 miles north of Whitby. Robin Hood's Bay: Coastal village about 20 minutes away by car. Runswick Bay: Small fishing village with a beach, about 15 minutes away.

How do I get to Whitby?

Whitby station (Station Square, YO21 1YN) is on the Esk Valley line from Middlesbrough, run by Northern; average journey is about 1 hour 35 minutes. Arriva buses 5, 5A, X5, 93 and X93 serve Whitby from Middlesbrough or Scarborough, and Yorkshire Coastliner 840 runs from Leeds and York via Malton. By road, take the A64 and A169 via Pickering from the south, or the A19 and A171 via Guisborough from the north. There is a Whitby Park and Ride; seafront parking is metered, disc parking applies across much of the town and parking can be hard at busy times.

Any tips for visiting Whitby?

Parking in Whitby is difficult at busy times, so use the Park and Ride or stay within walking distance of the harbour. Book early for weekends and school holidays, especially around events such as Whitby Goth Weekend.

Which airport is closest to Whitby?

The nearest airport on this site is Teesside International Airport, about 33 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.