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
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 New York and takes around 10h.
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 47m and costs around $146 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $74 for a 4h 51m 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 70 miles and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Whitley Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay
Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay
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.