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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay is to fly and subway which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Whitley Bay via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Exeter to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Exeter and Whitley Bay is 325 miles. The road distance is 364.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £190 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Whitley Bay train from?

Exeter to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £190 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Exeter to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Exeter to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Whitley Bay is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Exeter to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Exeter to Whitley Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Whitley Bay by plane, subway, train, 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.

Fly Exeter to Newcastle, subway
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to Whitley Baysubway
3h 16m
£96–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
11h 40m
£56–135
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m
£198–276
Drive 362.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Whitley Baycar 362.2 mi
6h 12m
£91–131
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 20m
£69–167
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 10m
£135–317
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 56m
£119–308
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain
10h 40m
£167–319

Exeter to Whitley Bay by train and subway

74Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

£198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Whitley Bay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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