The average train between Whitley Bay and Glasgow takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Whitley Bay to Glasgow. 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 Whitley Bay and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Glasgow? 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 Whitley Bay to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Glasgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Whitley Bay to Glasgow train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Glasgow train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Glasgow is 199.6 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Glasgow Queen Street via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 4m.