Whitley Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitley Bay

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.

Where to Eat in Whitley Bay

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 to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitley Bay

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

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.

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.