The average train between Southampton and Whitley Bay takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Southampton to Whitley Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Whitley Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southampton and Whitley Bay is 459.9 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Whitley Bay via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 12m.