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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Whitby is to bus and train which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Whitby via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Greenock to Whitby?

The distance between Greenock and Whitby is 279 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Greenock to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Whitby bus from?

Greenock to Whitby bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Whitby train from?

Greenock to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Whitby?

The best way to get from Greenock to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Greenock to Whitby bus arrive?

Greenock to Whitby bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Whitby is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Greenock to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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Greenock to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Greenock to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 1m
£55–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 183
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 51m
£29–61
Drive 231.4 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Whitbycar 231.4 mi
4h 24m
£57–82
Fly, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 28m
£82–154
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
7h 20m
£39–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
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
11h 25m

Greenock to Whitby by train and foot

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.3 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Whitby via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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