What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Aberdeen and Whitley Bay is 262 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Whitley Bay bus from?

Aberdeen to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Whitley Bay train from?

Aberdeen to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £250 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Aberdeen to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Whitley Bay is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2001+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Aberdeen to Whitley Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£60–167
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 18m
£28–42
Drive 232 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Whitley Baycar 232 mi
4h 25m
£58–83
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
5h 42m
£97–247
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 37m
£89–167
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
7h 1m
£90–262

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 260.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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