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, 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 July
Estimated hotel price
€52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
€52
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Leeds takes 1h 43m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €25 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Thorner, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around €7. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €11 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Leeds takes 1h 43m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €25 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Thorner, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around €7. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 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 Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€46+
The Chedburgh
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
€50+

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. 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 €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. 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.