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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Whitley Bay via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Essex to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Essex and Whitley Bay is 322 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Essex to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Essex to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Essex to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Essex to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Essex to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Essex to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Essex to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Whitley Bay is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Essex to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2007+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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There are 10 ways to get from Essex to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£112–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
9h 45m
£42–80
Drive 271.4 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Whitley Baycar 271.4 mi
4h 59m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 37m
£82–306
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 57m
£103–157
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
5h 49m
£52–144
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 23m
£138–340
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 50m
£74–230
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 58m
£148–430
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 40m
£71–270

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Distance: 320.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Whitley Bay via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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