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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Derby and Whitley Bay is 177 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Derby to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Derby to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Derby to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Whitley Bay is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Derby to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Derby to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 6m
£77–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk002
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h
£20–30
Drive 166.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Whitley Baycar 166.7 mi
2h 51m
£42–61
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EMA - NCL
7h 49m
£70–173

Derby to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h.

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