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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Birkenhead is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

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

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Birkenhead train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Birkenhead is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Whitley Bay to Birkenhead.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2641+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 11m
£52–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
7h 24m
£25–39
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Birkenheadcar 160.5 mi
3h 16m
£40–58
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
4h 51m
£75–150
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 28m
£71–193

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead by subway and train

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Haymarket St Mary's Place, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 24m.

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