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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay is to train and subway via Edinburgh Waverley which costs £21 - £45 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay is to train and subway which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay is 134 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Whitley Bay is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
1h 59m
£40–95
Train, subway via Edinburgh Waverley
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 4m
£22–42
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
3h 35m
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Whitley Baycar 110.4 mi
2h 20m
£28–40

Edinburgh to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via John Dobson Street and Haymarket Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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