The average bus between Ipswich and Whitley Bay takes 12h 34m and the fastest bus takes 10h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 3 times a day between Ipswich and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Ipswich to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Ipswich and Whitley Bay is 373.3 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 10h 16m.