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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Whitley Bay via South Gosforth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Sunderland and Whitley Bay is 22 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay without a car is to subway which takes 1h 7m and costs £5 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Sunderland to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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

Sunderland to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Whitley Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Whitley Bay is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Sunderland to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Sunderland to Whitley Bay - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and line 309 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to South Gosforthsubway Grn
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway Yel
1h 7m
£6
Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Whitley Baycar 14.2 mi
27 min
£4–6
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
1h 35m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Whitley Baytaxi 14.2 mi
27 min
£65–80
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus E2 / ...
2. Take the subway from South Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
1h 47m
£6–9

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Whitley Bay via South Gosforth in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via John Dobson Street and Haymarket Bus Station in around 1h 35m.

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