What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walton Avenue-Crematorium and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Shields and arriving at Whitley Bay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from North Shields to Whitley Bay?

The distance between North Shields and Whitley Bay is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay?

The subway from North Shields to Whitley Bay takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Whitley Bay bus from?

North Shields to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Walton Avenue-Crematorium station.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Whitley Bay train from?

North Shields to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.

Where does the North Shields to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the North Shields to Whitley Bay train arrive?

North Shields to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Whitley Bay station.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2014+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

North Shields to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 317 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from North Shields to Whitley Bay by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from North Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
7 min
£1–4
Line 317 bus
1. Take the bus from Walton Avenue-Crematorium to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 317
14 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Shields to Whitley Baytaxi 2.2 mi
4 min
£6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from North Shields to Whitley Baywalk 2.3 mi
43 min

North Shields to Whitley Bay by subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Nexus Metro operates a subway from North Shields to Whitley Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Walton Avenue-Crematorium to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 14 min.

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