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

The cheapest way to get from Benton to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Benton to Whitley Bay is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Benton and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mullen Road-Exeter Road and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Benton and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Benton and arriving at Whitley Bay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Benton to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Benton and Whitley Bay is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Benton to Whitley Bay without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

The subway from Benton to Whitley Bay takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Benton to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Mullen Road-Exeter Road station.

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

Benton to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Benton station.

Where does the Benton to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Benton to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.

Where does the Benton to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Benton to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Whitley Bay station.

Can I drive from Benton to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Benton to Whitley Bay is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Benton to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2008+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Benton, North Tyneside, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Benton to Whitley Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Mullen Road-Exeter Road to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min. Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd also services this route hourly.

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