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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Whitley Bay via Inverness and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Thurso to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Thurso and Whitley Bay is 471 miles. The road distance is 376.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Thurso to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

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

Thurso to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Thurso to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Thurso to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Thurso to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Whitley Bay is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Thurso to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1950+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Thurso to Whitley Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
10h 26m
£142–265
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
11h 1m
£48–106
Drive 374.6 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Whitley Baycar 374.6 mi
7h 27m
£92–133
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
10h 43m
£164–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
11h 39m
£49–98
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
9h 35m
£220–539
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
11h 31m
£206–443

Thurso to Whitley Bay by train and subway

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10h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.8 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Whitley Bay via Inverness, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 11h 39m.

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