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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Durham to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Durham and Whitley Bay is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 50 min and costs £5 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Durham to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Durham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.

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

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

Where does the Durham to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Durham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Haymarket St Mary's Place station.

Where does the Durham to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Whitley Bay is 23 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Durham to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Durham to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Whitley Bay by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
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1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
50 min
£6–14
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Haymarket St Mary's Placebus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309 / ...
1h 46m
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Whitley Baycar 22.7 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to Whitley Baytaxi 22.7 mi
32 min
£45–60
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Interchangebus 50
2. Take the subway from South Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 45m

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket St Mary's Place and Haymarket Bus Station in around 1h 46m.

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