The average bus between Bedford and Whitley Bay takes 8h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Whitley Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bedford and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Whitley Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Bedford to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Whitley Bay is 329.5 km. The road distance is 428 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Newcastle Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m.