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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Stranraer is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Stranraer via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Whitby to Stranraer?

The distance between Whitby and Stranraer is 355 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Whitby to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Stranraer train from?

Whitby to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Whitby to Stranraer is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Whitby to Stranraer bus arrive?

Whitby to Stranraer bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Stranraer train arrive?

Whitby to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Stranraer?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 119+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Stranraer 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
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 10m
£127–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
13h 6m
£36–59
Drive 215.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Stranraercar 215.1 mi
4h 19m
£54–78
Train, bus
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 8m

Whitby to Stranraer by train and foot

1Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitby to Stranraer.

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Distance: 352.6 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Stranraer via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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