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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Whitby
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Whitby will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow for Whitby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:455h49Glasgow19:34Whitby£691One-way0 changes
- 13:455h49Glasgow19:34Whitby£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 277 km
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£58 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Whitby train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Whitby trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 13:45 Glasgow | 5h49 | 19:34 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Whitby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Whitby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 7:24 |
Last train 18:34 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Whitby trainsNorthern Rail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Whitby from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Whitby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Whitby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Whitby
Most Glasgow to Whitby trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Whitby station pair, with some services arriving at Whitby. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Whitby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Whitby leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Which Whitby station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Whitby from Whitby city centre
Whitby train station facilities and services
Whitby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Whitby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whitby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whitby: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Whitby: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitby: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Both platforms are step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Whitby train station facilities and services
Whitby has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitby: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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