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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitley Bay is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitley Bay is to fly and subway which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Belfast and Whitley Bay is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitley Bay without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 22m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Belfast to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Belfast to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Belfast to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Belfast to Whitley Bay - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Whitley Bay by plane, subway, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, subway
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
3h 19m
£42–130
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
11h 59m
£19–28
Bus and ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
9h 22m
£40–122
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 29m
£75–178
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
11h 36m
£137–455
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 52m
£70–201
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway
5h 22m
£68–191
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
10h 7m
£33–57
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Baycar
5h 38m
£71–288

Belfast to Whitley Bay by busferry, foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 212.8 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Whitley Bay, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Whitley Bay. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to South Gosforth, then take the subway to Whitley Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Whitley Bay via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 9h 22m.

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