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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Inverness and Whitley Bay is 320 miles. The road distance is 269.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Inverness to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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

Inverness to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 6h 7m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Inverness to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Inverness to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Inverness to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Whitley Bay is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Inverness to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2014+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Inverness to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 301 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 33m
£102–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 59m
£41–76
Bus, train, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
7h 58m
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Whitley Baycar 268.2 mi
5h 8m
£66–95
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 7m
£103–216

Inverness to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL) 4 times a day.

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