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 £4 - £6 and takes 56 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 taxi which takes 20 min and costs £45 - £60.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Station Square - Metro station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 0 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Shields and arriving at Whitley Bay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from South Shields to Whitley Bay?

The distance between South Shields and Whitley Bay is 28 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 bus which takes 0 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Whitley Bay?

The bus from Interchange to Station Square - Metro takes 0 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

South Shields to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Northstar, depart from Interchange 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 South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

South Shields to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Northstar, arrive at Station Square - Metro.

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 1992+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

South Shields to Whitley Bay - 6 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Whitley Bay by bus, ferry, taxi, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Station Square - Metrobus 900
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
56 min
£4–6
Ferry, taxi
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
2. Take the taxi from North Shields Ferry Terminal to Whitley Baytaxi
13 min
Ferry, line 317 bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
2. Take the bus from New Quay - Ferry to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 317
46 min
Ferry, subway
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
2. Take the subway from North Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
27 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Whitley Baytaxi 9.9 mi
20 min
£45–60

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What companies run services between South Shields, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Northstar operates a bus from Interchange to Station Square - Metro twice daily, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nexus Metro operates a subway from South Shields to Whitley Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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