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

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Inverness is to bus via Dunfermline which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn and arriving at Union Street via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Inverness via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Inverness?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Inverness is 320 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Whitley Bay to Inverness, including transfers.

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

Whitley Bay to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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

Whitley Bay to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Whitley Bay to Inverness?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Inverness train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Inverness is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Whitley Bay to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 32m
£57–103
Bus via Dunfermline
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to DunfermlineUkn11
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3M90
8h 37m
£30–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
7h 40m
Drive 268 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Inverness268 mi
5h 1m
£66–95
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
7h 40m
£121–187
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
6h 49m
£33–163
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 51m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 3m
£74–180

Whitley Bay to Inverness by subway and train

9Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Union Street via Haymarket Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 7h 40m.

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