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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitley Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Whitley Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shampan Indian Restaurant and Cocktail lounge (185 Whitley Road) and Zamorins (179-183 Park View) are great picks.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$56
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 center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 15m.

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 $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 55 miles and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 15m.

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 $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 55 miles and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

Clifton Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1000 reviews)
$93+
The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 111 reviews)
$67+
The Little Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1944 reviews)
$139+
The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 125 reviews)
$86+
Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1307 reviews)
$43+
The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 147 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.