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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Bolton is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Shiffnall Street via John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Bolton via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Bolton?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Bolton is 168 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Whitley Bay to Bolton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Bolton?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Bolton train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Bolton is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Whitley Bay to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3645+ hotels available in Bolton.

Whitley Bay to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 23m
£56–101
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
6h 29m
£20–33
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
6h 18m
£21–40
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Boltoncar 131.1 mi
2h 50m
£32–47
Train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 33m
£56–106

Whitley Bay to Bolton by subway and train

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Shiffnall Street via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 18m.

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