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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Asda and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Whitley Bay via Birmingham New Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Rugby to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Rugby and Whitley Bay is 247 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Rugby to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Rugby to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

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

Rugby to Whitley Bay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train, bus or fly from Rugby to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Rugby to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Rugby to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rugby to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Rugby to Whitley Bay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Whitley Bay is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Rugby to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2009+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 52m
£121–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
8h 7m
£27–46
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Whitley Baycar 207.4 mi
3h 31m
£51–73
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 32m
£60–166
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m
£120–187
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
5h 26m
£87–153
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 42m
£85–335
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 26m
£83–222

Rugby to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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Distance: 245.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Whitley Bay via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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