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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Scotland?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Scotland is 181 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

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

Whitley Bay to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Scotland?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Scotland bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Scotland train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Scotland is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Whitley Bay to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1556+ hotels available in Scotland.

Whitley Bay to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 4m
£46–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 49m
£17–29
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 32m
£30–73
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Glasgowcar 154.1 mi
2h 57m
£38–55

Whitley Bay to Scotland by subway and train

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Glasgow Queen Street via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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