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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Whitley Bay is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Whitley Bay is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haymarket Bus Station station and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Whitley Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gateshead and arriving at Whitley Bay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Gateshead to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Gateshead and Whitley Bay is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Whitley Bay without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

The subway from Gateshead to Whitley Bay takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Gateshead to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Haymarket Bus Station.

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

Gateshead to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Gateshead station.

Where does the Gateshead to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Gateshead to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.

Where does the Gateshead to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Gateshead to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Whitley Bay station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Whitley Bay is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Gateshead to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 708+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Gateshead to Whitley Bay - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gateshead to Whitley Bay by subway, bus, taxi, 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gateshead to Whitley Baysubway Yel
33 min
£1–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Innbus 309
46 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gateshead to Whitley Baytaxi 10.4 mi
16 min
£22–27
Drive 10.4 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Whitley Baycar 10.4 mi
16 min
£3–4

Gateshead to Whitley Bay by subway

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Gateshead to Whitley Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 46 min. Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd also services this route hourly.

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