Buses to Whitley Bay
from Newcastle upon Tyne
The journey to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 21 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 349 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 05:45.
Arriva North East schedule
Arriva North East operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 74 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 06:15 |
| Last departure | 23:15 |
Go North East schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay with Go North East in 40 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 98 |
| Shortest trip | 40 minutes |
| First departure | 05:45 |
| Last departure | 23:45 |
National Express Shuttle schedule
Take the bus to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express Shuttle . The first departure is at 05:48, arriving at 00:07.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 161 |
| Shortest trip | 21 minutes |
| First departure | 05:48 |
| Last departure | 23:43 |
Stagecoach North East schedule
Stagecoach North East operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 10 |
| Shortest trip | 56 minutes |
| First departure | 08:45 |
| Last departure | 21:45 |
Tyne and Wear Metro schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay with Tyne and Wear Metro in 21 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 126 |
| Shortest trip | 21 minutes |
| First departure | 05:46 |
| Last departure | 23:43 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay?
Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay, departing as early as 05:45.
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How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?
The fastest bus to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 21 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 1 minute longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitley Bay?
National Express Shuttle, Go North East, Arriva North East, Tyne and Wear Metro and Stagecoach North East run buses to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne.
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What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitley Bay?
The first bus to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 05:45. The journey takes 21 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Whitley Bay from Newcastle upon Tyne?
The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 21:45, arriving into Whitley Bay at 22:41. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Whitley Bay
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington |
| 51 minutes | 11 miles |
| Blyth |
| 17 minutes | 6.5 miles |
| Choppington |
| 45 minutes | 9.8 miles |
| Gateshead |
| 21 minutes | 8.1 miles |
| Jarrow |
| 21 minutes | 4.4 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20 minutes | 8.0 miles |
| North Shields |
| 6 minutes | 1.6 miles |
| South Shields |
| 50 minutes | 2.9 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 48 minutes | 9.7 miles |
| Tynemouth |
| 6 minutes | 1.7 miles |
| Wallsend |
| 11 minutes | 4.8 miles |
| Whickham |
| 1 hour 23 minutes | 11 miles |