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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Falkirk and Whitley Bay is 159 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Falkirk to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Falkirk to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.

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

Falkirk to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Where does the Falkirk to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Falkirk to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Falkirk to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Falkirk to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Whitley Bay is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Falkirk to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1996+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 44m
£38–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 28m
£16–26
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Whitley Baycar 135.9 mi
2h 40m
£34–49
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
6h 43m

Falkirk to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Weir Street to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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