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How to get fromFort William to Whitley Bayby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort William to Whitley Bay by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 32m
    £50–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    7h 33m
    £26–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    7h 16m
    £67–134

  4. Drive  242.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Whitley Baycar car 242.7 mi
    4h 50m
    £61–88

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    7h 24m
    £101–231

  6. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain train
    7h 57m
    £77–127

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    7h 47m
    £50–199

  8. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    8h 26m
    £150–239

Fort William to Whitley Bay by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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