What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haymarket Bus Station station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Monument and arriving at Whitley Bay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?

The subway from Monument to Whitley Bay takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Haymarket Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Monument station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Whitley Bay station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Monument to Whitley Baysubway Yel
28 min
£1–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
46 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Baytaxi 9.3 mi
14 min
£21–26
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Baycar 9.3 mi
14 min
£3–4

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Monument to Whitley Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 46 min. Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd also services this route hourly.

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