The average bus between Essex and Whitley Bay takes 13h 34m and the fastest bus takes 10h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 twice daily between Essex and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 3:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Essex to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Essex and Whitley Bay is 381 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 9h 33m.