What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby is to ferry and train which takes 8h 46m and costs £50 - £220.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Whitby?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Whitby is 314 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 6m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Whitby.

Isle of Arran to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby by ferry, train, or bus

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
8h 46m
£52–218
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10
12h 6m
£38–91
Ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitby
11h 3m
£62–108
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge183
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market PlaceX4 / ...
6. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stn Stand 2X4 / ...
13h 4m
£38–104

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Whitby.

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Whitby. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Darlington, then take the train to Whitby. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Bus Station via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 6, and Market Place in around 12h 6m.

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