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Compare coach and train for Leeds to Whitley Bay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Whitley Bay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 138 km
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1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Whitley Bay train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Whitley Bay trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:13 Leeds | 2h31 | 09:44 Whitley Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:16 Leeds | 2h03 | 09:19 Whitley Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Whitley Bay
Trains from Leeds to Whitley Bay run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 18:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Leeds to Whitley Bay trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Leeds and Whitley Bay from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds to Whitley Bay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Whitley Bay by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitley Bay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Whitley Bay
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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