With a population of 38,055, Whitley Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitley Bay to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hinnies Restaurant (10 East Parade) and Shampan Indian Restaurant and Cocktail lounge (185 Whitley Road) are great picks.
When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Whitley Bay to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $113 for a 3h 27m trip.
Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 155 miles and will cost you around $36. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 210 miles.
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.