The average train between Bristol and Whitley Bay takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 every 2 hours between Bristol and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Bristol to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Bristol and Whitley Bay is 405.8 km. The road distance is 509 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 5m.