There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 36m£45–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
5h 21m£19–29Drive 168.2 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Whitley Baycar 168.2 mi
3h 19m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 38m£78–121
Dundee to Whitley Bay by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Dundee and Whitley Bay is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay, including transfers.
Dundee to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Whitley Bay is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Dundee to Whitley Bay.
There are 1974+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.







