Route of the Esk Valley Railway

Whitby

From its ancient origin, Whitby has in different periods prospered from monasticism, fishing, shipbuilding, whaling, jet jewellery and tourism. Reminders of this heritage abound: Whitby Abbey; the 199 steps which link it with the Old Town; Church Street; the harbour and pier; the Captain Cook Memorial Museum; and Pannett Park where you will find Whitby Art Gallery and Museum. Even the railway station deserves to be looked at.

Before George Hudson ("The Railway King") had his vision, to bring visitors to Whitby by train, people could travel to and from this town only by sea or across the vast North Yorkshire Moors, either of which had its perils. Hudson superintended the building of a railway line from Pickering, which opened in 1836, and commissioned George T Andrews to design the station at Whitby, which opened in 1847 (it is now a listed building).

The Endeavour, the ship on which Captain James Cook discovered Australia, was a Whitby-built collier – solidly constructed, flat-bottomed and capacious, therefore suitable for an epic voyage on the high seas.

Whitby Abbey

Find out more about visiting Whitby Abbey

Whitby Art Gallery and Museum

Pannett Park, Whitby, YO21 1RE
Tel: 01947 602908
Find out more about visiting Whitby Art Gallery and Museum

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA
Tel: 01947 601900
Find out more about visiting the Captain Cook Memorial Museum

North Eastern Railway Tile Map

North Eastern Railway Tile Map: photo copyright North Eastern Tile CompanyOn Whitby station, to the left of the exit facing the harbour (East), there is a tiled map of the entire North Eastern Railway passenger system as it was at the beginning of the twentieth century.

This is one of just a few of these which survive. You can find out more about their manufacture and history on the North Eastern Tile Company website, as well as details of newly made replica tile maps, which are available in a range of sizes.

'A Sentimental Journey' (Whitby - Scarborough) 1966

Still from 'A Sentimental Journey' 1966 (c) YFAThis film documents the closure of Scarborough-to-Whitby railway line in 1965 as a result of the Beeching Axe.

Visit the Yorkshire Film Archive page to watch the film (approximately 12 minutes).

 

More about Whitby

See the events section on this website for information about: Goth Weekends; 1940s Festival; Whitby Regatta; Whitby Folk Week; Music & Ale Trains. Go to www.visitwhitby.com for news, events, restaurants, attractions and accommodation.

Walking

Esk Valley Walk

Esk Valley Walk waymarkThe Esk Valley Walk finishes at Whitby. More about the Esk Valley Walk.

The Cleveland Way

The 110-mile-long distance Cleveland Way passes through Whitby. The Cleveland Way National Trail Guide can be purchased at tourist information centres or online from the North York Moors National Park Authority. The Cleveland Way website provides information about places to visit along the route and full details of accommodation.

The Cinder Track

A walk/cycleway along the former Whitby-to-Scarborough railway line. Routemap and more about the Cinder Track project.

Whitby Walks

Walks around Whitby with storywalker Harry Collet.
www.whitbywalks.com

Sample fares from Whitby  
With EVR Railcard discount
Day Return to Middlesbrough £5.80
£3.85
Duo Return Ticket to Middlesbrough (two adults travelling together) £8.70  

Journey times from Whitby  
To Middlesbrough 90 minutes

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Train times from Whitby (23.05.10 to 11.12.10)


 
Monday to Friday
*
Saturday
Sundays 23.05.10 to 12.09.10
Whitby dep 0852 1241 1605 1915 2225 0852 1241 1605 1915 1024 1243 1557 1709 1800
M'brough arr 1018 1407 1735 2041 2351 1018 1407 1735 2041 1202 1407 1723 1835 1926
                             
M'brough dep 0706 1038 1416 1740 2044 0706 1038 1416 1740 0847 0945 1106 1417 1529
Whitby arr 0841 1205 1543 1907 2211 0841 1205 1543 1907 1012 1116 1231 1542 1656
* Only runs Fridays 16 July to 3 September, also Monday 23 August

Train times from Whitby (13.12.09 to 22.05.10)


 
Monday to Saturday
Sunday services recommence on 23 May 2010
Whitby dep 0852 1241 1605 1915  
M'brough arr 1018 1407 1735 2041
         
M'brough dep 0706 1038 1416 1740
Whitby arr 0841 1205 1543 1907

 

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