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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Whitley Bay via Preston, Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Blackpool and Whitley Bay is 178 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Blackpool to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

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

Blackpool to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Blackpool to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Blackpool to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Blackpool to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Whitley Bay is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Blackpool to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Blackpool to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Whitley Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
4h 1m
£42–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
7h 9m
£29–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus 42
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Metrocentretrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
6h 51m
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Whitley Baycar 132.5 mi
2h 50m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£66–130

Blackpool to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 177.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Whitley Bay via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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