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

The cheapest way to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Morecambe and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Morecambe station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Morecambe and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Morecambe to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Whitley Bay via Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Morecambe to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Morecambe and Whitley Bay is 140 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Morecambe to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

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

Morecambe to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Morecambe to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus and line 309 bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Morecambe to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Morecambe to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Morecambe to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Morecambe to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Morecambe to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Morecambe to Whitley Bay is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Morecambe to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Morecambe to Whitley Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 685 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Morecambe to Whitley Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 10m
£44–82
Drive 109.4 mi
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1. Drive from Morecambe to Whitley Baycar 109.4 mi
2h 18m
£28–40
Bus, line 685 bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shoulder of Muttonbus 685
3. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 685
5. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
6h 31m

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to Whitley Bay via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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