The average train between Airdrie and Whitley Bay takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Airdrie 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.
Trains run hourly between Airdrie and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airdrie is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Airdrie station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Airdrie to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie station.
Airdrie to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Airdrie and Whitley Bay is 184.3 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Airdrie to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h.