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How to get fromLeigh to Whitley Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    4h 21m
    £52–82

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    6h 31m
    £18–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk073
    6h 12m
    £22–32

  4. Drive  139.6 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Whitley Baycar car 139.6 mi
    3h 8m
    £35–50

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    5h 54m
    £66–216

  6. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    6h 14m
    £83–183

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Whitley Bay, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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