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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Glenrothes and Whitley Bay is 168 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Glenrothes to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

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

Glenrothes to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 309 bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Whitley Bay is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Glenrothes to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2007+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Glenrothes to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 309 bus

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

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Train via Edinburgh Waverley
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 56m
£51–127
Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Whitley Baycar 143.5 mi
2h 52m
£35–51
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
5h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Ladybank to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m
£89–138

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Whitley Bay via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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