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

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station Stand E and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Whitley Bay via Darlington and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Whitley Bay is 41 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

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

Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bishop Auckland station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Eldon Square Bus Station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay is 34 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2014+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Durham (Land) to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

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

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Interchangebus X21
2. Take the subway from Gateshead to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 25m
Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Whitley Baycar 33.8 mi
51 min
£9–12
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 36m
£18–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham (Land) to Whitley Baytaxi 33.8 mi
51 min
£70–85
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X21
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
2h 57m

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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