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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Durham is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Durham is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Durham. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Durham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Durham?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Durham is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Durham without a car is to subway and train which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Whitley Bay to Durham, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay to Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.

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

Whitley Bay to Durham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Whitley Bay station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Durham train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Durham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Durham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Whitley Bay to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Durham.

Whitley Bay to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
51 min
£6–13
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Gatesheadsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
1h 25m
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Durhamcar 22.3 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to Durhamtaxi 22.3 mi
29 min
£45–60
Line 309 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
1h 51m

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Bus Station Stand H via Haymarket Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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