The average bus between Shipley and Whitley Bay takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shipley 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 3 hours between Shipley and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shipley 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 Shipley to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Shipley to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Thackley Old Road station.
Shipley to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Shipley and Whitley Bay is 135.7 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Thackley Old Road to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 8m.