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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) is to train and subway via Edinburgh Waverley which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) is to train and subway which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Whitley Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Park Avenue-York Road via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitley Bay (Water) is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) is to bus and line 309 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 5h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay (Water)?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Whitley Bay (Water).

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Whitley Bay (Water) by train, subway, bus, or plane

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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 55m
£32–85
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
£25–40
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 Park Avenue-York Roadbus 309
3h 29m
Fly
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h
£46–180

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park Avenue-York Road via John Dobson Street and Haymarket Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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