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

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alston to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Alston to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Alston and Whitley Bay is 54 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alston to Whitley Bay without a car is to taxi and train and subway which takes 1h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Alston to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Alston to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Wright Bros Coaches, depart from Fire Station.

Where does the Alston to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Alston to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Wright Bros Coaches, arrive at Wentworth car park station.

Can I drive from Alston to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to Whitley Bay is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Alston to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Alston to Whitley Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, subway, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Alston to Whitley Bay by taxi, train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train, subway
best
1. Take the taxi from Alston to Hexhamtaxi
2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
1h 50m
£52–71
Drive 52.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Whitley Baycar 52.9 mi
1h 3m
£13–19
Bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alston to Whitley Baytaxi 52.9 mi
1h 3m
£110–140
Bus, line 685 bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
3h 29m
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus stationbus 10
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Park Avenue-York Roadbus 309
4h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alston to Whitley Bay.

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a bus from Fire Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Wentworth car park, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 3h 29m.

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