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, 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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 180
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around AED 110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 595 for a 2h 48m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 59 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitley Bay, followed by LNER. The train journey from Whitley Bay to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around AED 110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 595 for a 2h 48m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitley Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Whitley Bay takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.