There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 36m£42–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 34m£20–31Drive 168.2 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Whitley Baycar 168.2 mi
3h 18m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 39m£79–228
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Dundee and Whitley Bay is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay, including transfers.
Dundee to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitley Bay is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–75
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–50
- 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
Train from Cupar to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Dundee to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Whitley Bay is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Dundee to Whitley Bay.
There are 1882+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.




































