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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitley Bay has to offer.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 50m.

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 $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $115 for a 4h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 $16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 50m.

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 $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $115 for a 4h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 $16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 984 reviews)
$97+
The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 121 reviews)
$64+
The Little Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2032 reviews)
$116+
The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 133 reviews)
$93+
Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1338 reviews)
$45+
The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 155 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.