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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Whitley Bay via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Chelmsford and Whitley Bay is 310 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Whitley Bay is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 12m
£107–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
9h 43m
£38–64
Drive 278.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Whitley Baycar 278.1 mi
4h 44m
£70–101
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 20m
£77–312
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 26m
£98–147
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 13m
£122–292
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway
5h 58m
£62–222
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 53m
£128–411
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 39m
£62–237

Chelmsford to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 308.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Whitley Bay via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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