There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Whitby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
6h 6m£44–138Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 183
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
7h 54m£25–53Drive 208.4 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Whitbycar 208.4 mi
4h 3m£51–74Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
6h 15m£34–183Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 28m
Scotland to Whitby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to bus and train which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Scotland and Whitby is 255 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Scotland to Whitby, including transfers.
Scotland to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Scotland to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Whitby is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Scotland to Whitby.
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