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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Dunfermline and Whitley Bay is 150 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from St Leonard's Church station.

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

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £16 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Whitley Bay is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1998+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline to Whitley Bay by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 51m
£37–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Leonard's Church to Bus Stationbus X55
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 30m
£17–25
Drive 130.1 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Whitley Baycar 130.1 mi
2h 39m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3h 43m
£30–50

Dunfermline to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.5 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 43m.

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