The average train between Cambridge and Whitley Bay takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Cambridge to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cambridge and Whitley Bay is 332.2 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Whitley Bay via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 14m.