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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Whitley Bay is to fly and subway which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Bristol to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Bristol and Whitley Bay is 278 miles. The road distance is 293 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bristol to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Bristol to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

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

Bristol to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Bristol to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bristol to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Bristol to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Whitley Bay is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Bristol to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, subway
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
3h 10m
£31–91
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£139–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 20m
£33–51
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Whitley Baycar 291.3 mi
5h 3m
£73–105
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 54m
£112–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 49m
£110–383
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 28m
£71–212
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
10h 19m
£50–83

Bristol to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 276.8 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–210 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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