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

The cheapest way to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

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 £40 - £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 Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Anstruther to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Anstruther and Whitley Bay is 132 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 ferry and train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 does the Anstruther to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Anstruther to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus 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 1990+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Anstruther to Whitley Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Anstruther to Whitley Bay by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Anstruther to North Berwickferry
2. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 21m
£49–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus Stationbus X61
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 35m
£23–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus Stationbus X61
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 5m
£42–100
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Anstruther to Whitley Baycar 160.9 mi
3h 19m
£41–59
Bus, train via Harbour
1. Take the bus from Harbour to Bus Stationbus X61
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 56m
£35–55
Drive, train
1. Drive from Anstruther to Dunbarcar
2. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 35m
£51–99

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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