The Scarborough to Whitby bus is the X93, which runs between Scarborough and Middlesbrough and serves towns and villages along the coast. From a three-star hotel in Scarborough, Scarborough Railway Station is about a 15-minute walk away, making it a useful departure point.
- Route: X93, operated by Arriva North East.
- Key stops: Scarborough Railway Station and Whitby Bus Station, with several stops in between.
- Journey time: About one hour from Scarborough to Whitby.
- Service pattern: Services run Monday to Sunday, from early morning into the evening.
Where to check the current bus route
The X93 links Scarborough and Whitby, and Arriva North East provides current timetable and live-service information. The route continues beyond Whitby to Middlesbrough, so check that the destination shown is right for your trip.
Visit North Yorkshire identifies Scarborough Railway Station as a main X93 stop and Whitby Bus Station as the stop for Whitby. The route also serves Scarborough Hospital, Cloughton, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hood’s Bay and High Hawsker.
Timetables can change, and North Yorkshire’s public transport information is updated weekly. Check the official site before you go: use Arriva North East’s timetable and live updates, or its app to plan a journey, check times, track buses and buy tickets before boarding.
If you’re coordinating a departure with an arrival by rail, the guide to Scarborough station and local transport covers the station and town connections.
Finding your Scarborough stop
Scarborough Railway Station is a main boarding stop for the X93, so it’s a clear place to start. The route also serves Scarborough Hospital; check the current timetable to confirm which stop best matches your plans.
Use Arriva’s live information to check the bus’s location and allow time to reach the chosen stop. From the hotel, the walk to the station takes about 15 minutes.
Fares, journey time and return planning
The bus journey from Scarborough to Whitby takes about one hour, according to the North York Moors National Park. Services run every day of the week from early morning into the evening, but check Arriva’s current timetable for departure times and return options.
Arriva’s app allows passengers to buy tickets before boarding, and its live bus information can help track the service. Build the day around the times shown for both directions rather than assuming the return journey will match the outward departure.
For ideas on how to use your time after arrival, the Whitby day trip from Scarborough guide brings together sights and a simple plan.
Arriving in Whitby and getting around
The X93 arrives at Whitby Bus Station, the main stop for the town. From there, visitors can begin on foot or plan the next leg around the places they want to see; the service also allows a stop at Robin Hood’s Bay or other points along the route.
Most Arriva buses in North Yorkshire are wheelchair accessible and designed to accommodate passengers with mobility needs, including wheelchair users. Dogs may travel on the X93/X94 at the driver’s discretion, without an extra charge.
FAQs
Which bus goes from Scarborough to Whitby?
The X93 connects Scarborough and Whitby as part of a longer route to Middlesbrough.
Does the bus stop at Robin Hood’s Bay?
Yes. Robin Hood’s Bay is among the X93’s stops between Scarborough and Whitby.
Can you take a dog on the X93?
Dogs may travel at the driver’s discretion, with no extra charge.