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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Whitby is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Whitby?

The distance between Glenrothes and Whitby is 243 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £80 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Whitby bus from?

Glenrothes to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Whitby train from?

Glenrothes to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Whitby?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Whitby bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Whitby train arrive?

Glenrothes to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Whitby is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Glenrothes to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Whitby.

Glenrothes to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 7m
£80–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 21m
£31–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Zbus 598
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 39m
£37–75
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Whitbycar 205.5 mi
4h 9m
£51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 18m
£66–227
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
7h 23m
£69–159

Glenrothes to Whitby by bus and train

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Whitby via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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