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 May
Estimated hotel price
€45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
€45
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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €149 for a 2h 48m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around €15. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €149 for a 2h 48m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around €15. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€41+
The Chedburgh B&B
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
€50+

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. 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 Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. 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 Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.