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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Old Pier via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Whitby to Cairnryan?

The distance between Whitby and Cairnryan is 259 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Whitby to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Cairnryan bus from?

Whitby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Whitby to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 14h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Whitby to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Whitby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Whitby to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Cairnryan is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Whitby to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Whitby to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 19m
Drive 218.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitby to Cairnryancar 218.2 mi
4h 22m
£54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
14h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 27m
£79–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitby to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Old Pier via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitby to Old Pier via Darlington, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 27m.

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