Whitby by train

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Whitby, perched on England’s rugged northeast coast, is famed for its Gothic abbey and seafaring history. Whitby Abbey, atop a cliff, offers dramatic views and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The town’s narrow streets lead to the bustling harbour, fish markets, and shops selling Whitby jet. With a rich maritime legacy and scenic landscapes, Whitby blends natural beauty and a haunting Gothic atmosphere, making it a uniquely charming destination.

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Holidays by land and sea

Whitby train holidays

Yorkshire Moors countryside
Whitby, Malton, London, Grassington, Skipton
Take it slow in Yorkshire’s countryside, market towns and on the glorious east coast – unique local transport options include the Coastliner bus and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Yorkshire Moors countryside
Whitby, Malton, Grassington, Skipton
Take it slow in Yorkshire’s countryside, market towns and on the glorious east coast – unique local transport options include the Coastliner bus and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Whitby short break
Whitby
The seaside town of Whitby is known as 'the jewel in the crown of the North Yorkshire Coast', characterised by its historic fishing port, sandy beaches and the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
North Yorkshire and Durham
Whitby, Malton, Durham

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Whitby Abbey
Explore the ruined Whitby Abbey, a 7th-century monastery high on cliffs overlooking the North Sea with sweeping views of the town and rugged coastline, and said to have inspired Dracula.
Whitby beach
Enjoy Whitby's blue flag beach: stop by one of the beach shops en route for fishing nets or a ball and settle yourselves on the sweeping sands for a kickabout, beach cricket or some rockpooling.
North York Moors from Whitby
Put on your walking boots for a romp through the North York Moors. With views into Newtondale over railway tracks and past historical sites such as Hole of Horcum and Levisham Moor.
Robin Hood's Bay
Stand at the top of the village at the old fishing and smuggling harbour of Robin Hood’s Bay for stunning views of the sweeping bay and soaring cliffs.