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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Whitby is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 54m.

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 - £75.

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 Port Rodie and arriving at Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

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 Central, Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Whitby?

The distance between Stranraer and Whitby is 353 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 9h 38m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from 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 9h 38m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Stranraer to Whitby bus arrive?

Stranraer to Whitby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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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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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
9h 38m
£132–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 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
12h 54m
£42–74
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Whitbycar 214.9 mi
4h 19m
£52–75
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 6m

Stranraer to Whitby by train

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Distance: 351.3 mi
Duration: 9h 38m

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, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 54m.

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