Rome2Rio

How to get fromStranraer to Whitley Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Whitley Bay

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 54m
    £77–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    8h 41m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  164.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Whitley Baycar car 164.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    6h 58m
    £109–234

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    6h 25m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Whitley Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Whitley Bay via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There