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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Arbroath is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Arbroath is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via John Dobson Street and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Arbroath via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Arbroath?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Arbroath is 209 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Whitley Bay to Arbroath, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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

Whitley Bay to Arbroath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Arbroath bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Arbroath train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Arbroath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Arbroath is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Whitley Bay to Arbroath.

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 258+ hotels available in Arbroath.

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 18m
£59–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Overgatebus Ukn11
7h 54m
£26–42
Drive 183.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Arbroathcar 183.5 mi
3h 42m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
4h 34m
£67–163
Train #2
1. Take the train from Morpeth to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
5h 2m
£108–155

Whitley Bay to Arbroath by subway and train

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Distance: 207.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Arbroath via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Overgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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