The average train between Bangor and Whitley Bay takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bangor 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 Bangor and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bangor 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 train from Bangor to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Bangor to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Bangor to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Bangor and Whitley Bay is 266.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Whitley Bay via Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 23m.