The average train between Exeter and Whitley Bay takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Exeter to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Exeter and Whitley Bay is 499.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 6h 11m.