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How to get fromWhitley Bay to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 36m
    £54–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    7h 32m
    £22–41

  3. Drive  160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Birkenheadcar car 160.5 mi
    3h 16m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    5h 40m
    £78–213

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    5h 45m
    £66–210

Whitley Bay to Birkenhead by bus and foot

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Haymarket St Mary's Place, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 32m.

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