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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £130 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via London Victoria and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Whitley Bay via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Folkestone and Whitley Bay is 349 miles. The road distance is 347.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Folkestone to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

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

Folkestone to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Folkestone to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Folkestone to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Folkestone to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Whitley Bay is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Folkestone to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Folkestone to Whitley Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£130–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
10h 50m
£43–72
Drive 345.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Whitley Baycar 345.5 mi
5h 49m
£85–123
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 52m
£98–313
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
12h 44m
£53–97
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 45m
£147–325
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 20m
£151–435

Folkestone to Whitley Bay by bus

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Distance: 346.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Whitley Bay via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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