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
How to Get to Whitley Bay
Plane
When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Whitley Bay to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $218 for a 5h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km 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 Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 89 km and will cost you around $34. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Whitley Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay
Hiring a car in Whitley Bay
Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.