The average train between Blackpool and Whitley Bay takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Blackpool to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Blackpool and Whitley Bay is 171 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Whitley Bay via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 1m.