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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Birtley is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Birtley is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Birtley?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Birtley is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Birtley without a car is to subway and line 21 bus which takes 58 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Whitley Bay to Birtley, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Birtley bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Birtley bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Birtley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Whitley Bay to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 2166+ hotels available in Birtley.

Whitley Bay to Birtley - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 21 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Birtley by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Gatesheadsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus N21 / ...
58 min
Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Birtleycar 13.5 mi
21 min
£4–5
Line 309 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus 21 / ...
1h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to Birtleytaxi 13.5 mi
21 min
£28–35
Line 351 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Park View-Park Gardens to Haymarket St Mary's Placebus 351 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus 21 / ...
1h 37m

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Durham Road-Fire Station via Haymarket Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 1h 27m.

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