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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Whitley Bay is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 16h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Whitley Bay is to tram and fly and subway which takes 4h 34m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Ireland to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Ireland and Whitley Bay is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Whitley Bay without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 2m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Ireland to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Ireland to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Ireland to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Ireland to Whitley Bay - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Whitley Bay by train, plane, subway, ferry, bus, busferry, tram, car, or car ferry

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 48m
£57–148
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 34m
£37–127
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
12h 2m
£112–186
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
14h 32m
£128–293
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
16h 14m
£39–58
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
6h 4m
£60–179
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 25m
£85–219
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 53m
£82–208
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 38m
£68–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Baycar
7h 21m
£97–326

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 271.1 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Whitley Bay. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to South Gosforth, then take the subway to Whitley Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Whitley Bay via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 12h 2m.

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