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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £60 - £150 and takes 17h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 57m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitby?

The distance between Belfast and Whitby is 289 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 via Edinburgh which takes 13h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 1997+ hotels available in Whitby.

Belfast to Whitby - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Whitby by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 3m
£66–166
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitbycar
6h 57m
£57–122
Car ferry, Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
13h 40m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
14h 45m
£145–520
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
15h 14m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 18m
£89–236
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 48m
£85–206
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 1m
£100–257
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 31m
£103–247
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 25m
£88–222
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
16h 33m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
17h 53m
£62–147

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 287.7 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 13h 40m.

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