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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Whitby is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Whitby via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Whitby?

The distance between Stranraer and Whitby is 355 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Stranraer to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Whitby bus from?

Stranraer to Whitby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Whitby train from?

Stranraer to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Whitby?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Whitby is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Stranraer to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Whitby train arrive?

Stranraer to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Whitby is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Stranraer to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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Stranraer to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 57m
£68–167
Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stranraer to Whitbycar 214.9 mi
4h 19m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 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
13h 3m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
10h 7m

Stranraer to Whitby by train and foot

1Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.7 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Whitby via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Boyes via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 3m.

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