The average bus between Bolton and Whitley Bay takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 every 4 hours between Bolton and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Bolton to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Bolton and Whitley Bay is 174.1 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 49m.