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, 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
₹ 4705
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4705
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around ₹ 835 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 5,008 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 ₹ 1,753. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 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. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around ₹ 835 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 5,008 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 ₹ 1,753. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 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 Little Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,616+
The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,674+
The Chedburgh
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 4,507+

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.