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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Whitley Bay via Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Whitley Bay is 162 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

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

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

Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1959+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
4h 3m
£60–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
6h 51m
£25–36
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Whitley Baycar 154.3 mi
3h 4m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 35m
£79–190
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 14m
£49–135
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 54m
£46–135

Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Whitley Bay via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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