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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Whitley Bay via Peterborough and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Cambridge and Whitley Bay is 247 miles. The road distance is 236.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cambridge to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Cambridge to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

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

Cambridge to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Cambridge to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Cambridge to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Cambridge to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Whitley Bay is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Cambridge to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2012+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£91–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
7h 39m
£38–73
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Whitley Baycar 235.2 mi
4h 3m
£58–83
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 40m
£92–359
Train via Sunderland
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 16m
£78–126
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 24m
£82–245
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 34m
£142–347
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 10m
£79–251
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 17m
£79–285

Cambridge to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Whitley Bay via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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