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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitby by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    8h 42m
    £75–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 53m
    £44–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Middlesbroughbus bus
    5. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    12h 28m
    £63–92

  4. Drive  218 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitbycar car 218 mi
    4h 23m
    £54–78

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    11h 17m
    £145–239

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    11h 17m

Cairnryan to Whitby by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Whitby via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Darlington in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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