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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Birmingham and Whitley Bay is 217 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

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

Birmingham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Birmingham to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Birmingham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Birmingham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Whitley Bay is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Birmingham to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Birmingham to Whitley Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 39m
£94–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073 / ...
6h 28m
£24–38
Drive 205.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Whitley Baycar 205.3 mi
3h 37m
£52–75
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 11m
£69–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 56m
£54–95
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 58m
£76–155
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 16m
£71–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 17m
£98–352

Birmingham to Whitley Bay by bus and foot

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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