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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitby is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 50m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitby?

The distance between Belfast and Whitby is 289 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitby without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 47m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Belfast to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Whitby bus from?

Belfast to Whitby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Whitby.

Belfast to Whitby - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Whitby by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 3m
£68–163
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 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
16h 33m
£30–46
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
13h 47m
£108–224
Car ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer 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
14h 47m
£173–505
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Middlesbroughbus
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
15h 9m
£36–58
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 17m
£77–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 47m
£76–182
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 3m
£106–251
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 37m
£72–207
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
16h 34m
£94–205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitbycar
6h 50m
£81–308

Belfast to Whitby by busferry, bus, foot, and train

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15h 9mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.7 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Whitby. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Heworth, walk to Heworth, then take the train to Whitby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Whitby via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 13h 47m.

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