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

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

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between South 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 South Shields to Whitley Bay?

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

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

The best way to get from South 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 South 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 South Shields to Whitley Bay bus from?

South Shields to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Transport Hub station.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

South 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 South 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 Transport Hub to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 317
21 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Whitley Baytaxi 9.9 mi
20 min
£21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Shields to Whitley Baywalk 4.1 mi
1h 17m

South Shields to Whitley Bay by subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between South 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 Transport Hub to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min.

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