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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Whitley Bay via Leeds and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Ilkley and Whitley Bay is 131 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ilkley to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Ilkley to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.

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

Ilkley to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.

Where does the Ilkley to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Ilkley to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Ilkley to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Whitley Bay is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ilkley to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1994+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 58m
£39–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073 / ...
5h 48m
£14–20
Drive 96.9 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Whitley Baycar 96.9 mi
1h 55m
£24–35
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
6h 42m

Ilkley to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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