What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to fly and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitby?

The distance between Belfast and Whitby is 290 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitby without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 45m and costs £70 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Whitby?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Belfast to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Whitby bus from?

Belfast to Whitby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Whitby bus arrive?

Belfast to Whitby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Whitby.

Belfast to Whitby - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Whitby by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
7h 7m
£51–129
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
13h 45m
£71–258
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10
14h 24m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
14h 43m
£81–366
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
6h 40m
£66–220
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
7h 42m
£60–228
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
7h 10m
£88–210
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
7h 57m
£62–210
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
8h 22m
£59–203
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield
3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Scarborough
7h 55m
£68–323
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station180 / ...
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitby
14h 43m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to York
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
16h 16m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitby
6h 56m
£81–242

Belfast to Whitby by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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13h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Whitby.

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Distance: 288.6 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Whitby. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Heworth, walk to Heworth, then take the train to Whitby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Whitby via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 13h 45m.

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