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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitley Bay to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Whitley Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shampan Indian Restaurant and Cocktail lounge (185 Whitley Road) and Zamorins (179-183 Park View) are great picks.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 77
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Whitley Bay to London takes 2h 48m and costs around C$ 86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 93 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 185 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Whitley Bay to London takes 2h 48m and costs around C$ 86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 93 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 185 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 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)
C$ 190+
The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
The Chedburgh
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 74+

Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre 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 C$ 30.59 and C$ 40.79.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre 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 C$ 30.59 and C$ 40.79.