The average train between Dundee and Whitley Bay takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundee 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 Dundee to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dundee and Whitley Bay is 185.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 41m.