The average train between Dundee and Whitley Bay takes 4h 8m 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 10:49 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dundee and Whitley Bay is 185.5 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 36m.