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
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h.
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 AED 231 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 250 for a 3h 27m 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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.
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 AED 77. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 18 for a journey of 185 km.
Airlines serving Whitley Bay
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay
Hiring a car in Whitley Bay
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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.