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How to get fromCardiff to Whitley Bayby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 10m
    £51–299

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    10h 10m
    £23–51

  3. Drive 311.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitley Baycar car 311.1 mi
    5h 28m
    £75–108

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4h 3m
    £43–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    6h 27m
    £73–488

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain train Manchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
    8h 19m
    £72–181

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 15m
    £104–363

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 15m
    £59–221

Cardiff to Whitley Bay by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitley Bay via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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