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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Whitley Bay via Doncaster and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Rotherham and Whitley Bay is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Rotherham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

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

Rotherham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay is to bus and line 309 bus which takes 4h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Rotherham to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Rotherham to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Rotherham to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Rotherham to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Whitley Bay is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rotherham to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2009+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Rotherham to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Whitley Bay by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 55m
£36–98
Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Whitley Baycar 126.9 mi
2h 25m
£31–45
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
4h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m
£49–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Sheffield Interchange/C4bus 73 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 44m
£74–108

Rotherham to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 134.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotherham Central to Whitley Bay via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 33m.

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