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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Interchange via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Sunderland via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland?

The distance between Whitley Bay Station and Sunderland is 22 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland without a car is to subway which takes 1h 3m and costs £1 - £4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Whitley Road - Park Avenue station.

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

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

Where does the Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland bus arrive?

Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Haymarket St Mary's Place station.

Where does the Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland train arrive?

Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1978+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderland by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
1h 3m
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Haymarket St Mary's Placebus 309
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
1h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderlandtaxi 14.7 mi
26 min
£30–45
Drive 14.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay Station to Sunderlandcar 14.7 mi
26 min
£4–6
Subway, line 24 bus
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
1h 34m
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Lower Dundas Streetbus E1 / ...
1h 43m
£4–6

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitley Bay Station to Interchange via Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Haymarket St Mary's Place, and John Dobson Street in around 1h 47m.

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