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
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 19h 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 RM 131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 708 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , 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 RM 70. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 70 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Whitley Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay
Hiring a car in Whitley Bay
Expect to pay RM 7.65 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 RM 91.77 and RM 122.36. 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.