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

The cheapest way to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Anstruther and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Anstruther to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Harbour and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Park & Ride and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Anstruther and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Anstruther to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Anstruther to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Anstruther and Whitley Bay is 185 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Anstruther to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Harbour station.

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

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

Train or bus from Anstruther to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 309 bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Anstruther to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Anstruther to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Anstruther to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Anstruther to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Anstruther to Whitley Bay is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Anstruther to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1952+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Anstruther to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 309 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 26m
£55–133
Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Anstruther to Whitley Baycar 160.9 mi
3h 19m
£40–57
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus Stationbus X61
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X61
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to John Dobson Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309 / ...
7h 5m
Train via Harbour
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 27m
£42–78

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Distance: 184.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Craws Nest Hotel to Whitley Bay via Bus Station, Leven, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Park & Ride, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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