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.
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 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 Chicago and takes around 12h.
Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by AccesRail.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 205 miles and will cost you around $9. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 245 miles.
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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.