The average train between Rugby and Whitley Bay takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Rugby to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rugby and Whitley Bay is 297 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Whitley Bay via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 48m.