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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Gateshead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Gateshead is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn and arriving at Haymarket St Mary's Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Gateshead. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Gateshead?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Gateshead is 11 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Gateshead without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £5.

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

The subway from Whitley Bay to Gateshead takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Gateshead bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Gateshead bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Haymarket St Mary's Place station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Gateshead train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Gateshead train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Gateshead station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Gateshead is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Whitley Bay to Gateshead.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2238+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Whitley Bay to Gateshead - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Gateshead by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Gatesheadsubway Yel
32 min
£4–5
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Gatesheadcar 10 mi
15 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Haymarket St Mary's Placebus 309
45 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to Gatesheadtaxi 10 mi
15 min
£45–60

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Whitley Bay to Gateshead every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Haymarket St Mary's Place every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 45 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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