The average train between Motherwell and Whitley Bay takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 every 3 hours between Motherwell and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Motherwell to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Motherwell and Whitley Bay is 180.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 51m.