The average train between Nottingham and Whitley Bay takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Nottingham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Nottingham and Whitley Bay is 232.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m.