What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Central Station station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central Station and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Whitley Bay is 181 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay bus from?

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay train from?

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2014+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 9m
£50–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 20m
£16–28
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Baycar 156.4 mi
2h 52m
£38–55
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
4h 57m
£61–163
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
3h 17m
£57–134
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 36m
£56–135
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h 48m
£41–172

Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay by foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a vehicle from Glasgow Central Station to Whitley Bay via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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