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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Asda and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Whitley Bay via Sheffield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Leicester to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Leicester and Whitley Bay is 207 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Leicester to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

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

Leicester to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Leicester to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Leicester to Whitley Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Whitley Bay is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Leicester to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1959+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 7m
£89–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
6h 19m
£23–36
Drive 184.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Whitley Baycar 184.9 mi
3h 18m
£46–67
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 4m
£73–159
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
7h 4m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
4h 54m
£108–334

Leicester to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Whitley Bay via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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