What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby is to fly and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 56m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Boyes via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Whitby?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Whitby is 290 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 36m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Whitby bus from?

Northern Ireland to Whitby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Whitby.

Northern Ireland to Whitby - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Whitby by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 9m
£53–123
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
13h 36m
£81–145
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
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 43m
£91–350
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
15h 4m
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 20m
£57–232
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
9h
£60–232
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
£69–205
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus
7h 57m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
15h 52m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus 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 40m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitbycar
6h 56m
£81–132

Northern Ireland to Whitby by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland 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 36m.

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