The average bus between Exeter and Whitley Bay takes 16h 55m and the fastest bus takes 12h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Whitley Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Exeter and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 4:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Whitley Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Exeter to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Exeter and Whitley Bay is 499.8 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 11h 41m.