Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh takes 1h 46m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $168 for a 2h 47m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $28 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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh takes 1h 46m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $168 for a 2h 47m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 979 reviews)
$171+
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Melrose Guest House
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 270 reviews)
$72+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1337 reviews)
$83+
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The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 302 reviews)
$59+
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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 212 reviews)
$72+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 650 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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