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How to get fromWhitley Bay to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 46m
    £39–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    6h 49m
    £21–36

  3. Drive  147.3 mi

    1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Motherwellcar car 147.3 mi
    2h 36m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 46m
    £39–109

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 46m
    £38–95

Whitley Bay to Motherwell by subway and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Pollock Street via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Maxim Business Park in around 6h 49m.

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