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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to bus via Market Place which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 2 via Bus Station Stand 4 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Whitby?

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 5m.

How far is it from Scotland to Whitby?

The distance between Scotland and Whitby is 255 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Scotland to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Whitby bus from?

Scotland to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Whitby?

The best way to get from Scotland to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Scotland to Whitby bus arrive?

Scotland to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where does the Scotland to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Whitby is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Scotland to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1876+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
6h 5m
£51–138
Bus via Market Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10
7h 45m
£16–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge183
7h 39m
£28–49
Drive 208.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Whitby208.5 mi
4h 1m
£51–74
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitby
6h 15m
£35–183

Scotland to Whitby by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Whitby.

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge twice daily. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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