The average train between Lincoln and Whitley Bay takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 3 hours between Lincoln and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Lincoln to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Lincoln and Whitley Bay is 210.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newark North Gate to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m.