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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Whitby is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Boyes via Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Whitby?

The distance between Galashiels and Whitby is 240 miles. The road distance is 142.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Galashiels to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Whitby bus from?

Galashiels to Whitby bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Whitby train from?

Galashiels to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Whitby?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Galashiels to Whitby bus arrive?

Galashiels to Whitby bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Galashiels to Whitby train arrive?

Galashiels to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Whitby is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Galashiels to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Galashiels to Whitby?

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Whitby.

Galashiels to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
6h 11m
£77–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 32m
£19–28
Drive 141.5 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Whitbycar 141.5 mi
2h 53m
£35–51
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
6h 21m
£68–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus x74 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain Newcastle - Whitby
7h 40m

Galashiels to Whitby by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Boyes via Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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