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. Whitley Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Whitley Bay
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Whitley Bay include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Whitley Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £211 for a 2h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 181 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 249 km and will cost you around £19. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Whitley Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay
Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay
Hiring a car in Whitley Bay
Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £19 per day, on average, or £38 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Whitley Bay.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. 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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.