The average train between Motherwell and Whitley Bay takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:13 AM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Motherwell to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Motherwell and Whitley Bay is 180.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Newcastle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.
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