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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Inverness and Whitley Bay is 320 miles. The road distance is 269.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

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

Inverness to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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

Inverness to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £240 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Inverness to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Inverness to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Inverness to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Whitley Bay is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Inverness to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1869+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Inverness to Whitley Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 1m
£33–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
7h 56m
£13–43
Drive 267.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Whitley Baycar 267.8 mi
5h
£65–94
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
7h 9m
£110–238
Train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Whitley Road-Percy Roadbus 301
6h 31m
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
9h 4m
£39–61
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
9h 24m
£77–235

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Whitley Bay.

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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