The average train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Whitley Bay takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 twice daily between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Piccadilly Station is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly Station station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Whitley Bay train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Whitley Bay train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Whitley Bay is 181 km. The road distance is 251 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m.