There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus X18
3h 7m£30–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus X18
4h 19m£14–20Drive 125.4 mi
- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburncar 125.4 mi
2h 29m£31–45Bus #2
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus X18
4h 19m£18–29
Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Cross via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitburn is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitburn.
There are 659+ hotels available in Whitburn.
What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Whitburn, Scotland?
You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Cross via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 19m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from Princes Street to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from Princes Street to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from Princes Street to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide





























