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There are 5 ways to get from Whitby to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5h 31m
    £73–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 840
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    9h 31m
    £27–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain train Whitby - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    8h 3m
    £33–55

  4. Drive  208.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whitby to Glasgowcar car 208.4 mi
    4h 3m
    £52–75

  5. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Whitby to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5h 36m
    £60–157

Whitby to Scotland by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Glasgow Queen Street via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Buchanan Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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