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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Whitley Bay via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Portsmouth and Whitley Bay is 355 miles. The road distance is 338.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Whitley Bay is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£123–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10
10h 57m
£48–95
Drive 336.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Whitley Baycar 336.9 mi
5h 48m
£82–119
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 55m
£93–230
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain
8h 4m
£193–300
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
12h 50m
£71–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 44m
£68–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 49m
£78–176
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 6m
£133–326

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay by train, subway, and foot

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 353 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Whitley Bay via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 10h 57m.

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