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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Plymouth and Whitley Bay is 446 miles. The road distance is 407.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £240 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Plymouth to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

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

Plymouth to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £240 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Plymouth to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Plymouth to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Plymouth to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Plymouth to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Whitley Bay is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Plymouth to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Plymouth to Whitley Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Plymouth to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 45m
£240–336
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
12h 27m
£40–68
Drive 404.8 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Whitley Baycar 404.8 mi
6h 54m
£99–142
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4h 42m
£113–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
14h 9m
£81–196
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 19m
£88–197
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 25m
£142–333
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 9m
£191–401

Plymouth to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.2 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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