The average bus between Exeter and Whitley Bay takes 14h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 23m. 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 3 times a day 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 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 14h 1m.
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 Newcastle Coach Station.
The distance between Exeter and Whitley Bay is 499.8 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Whitley Road-Percy Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newcastle Coach Station, and Central Stn Clayton St in around 12h 52m.