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.

Where to Eat in Whitley Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zamorins (179-183 Park View) and Caboose - Whitley Bay (17 East Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$85
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 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Glasgow takes 2h 24m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 33m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 249 km and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 330 km.

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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Glasgow takes 2h 24m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 33m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 249 km and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,822 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 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

The Little Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$212+
The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$98+
The Chedburgh
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$82+

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.78 and $45.04. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.78 and $45.04. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.