How to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay by bus and underground?

From Sunderland to Whitley Bay by bus and underground

To get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, you’ll need to take 2 underground lines and one bus line: take the GRN underground from Sunderland station to Pelaw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL underground and finally take the 900 bus from Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and underground schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

81min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Pelaw
    19 min
  • 4
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Shiremoor
  • 5
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Shiremoor
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor
    ID twragata
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sunderland to Whitley Bay by bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, you’ll need to take one train line, one underground line and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Heworth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL underground and finally take the 900 bus from Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus and underground schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

74min
Train - NORTHERN
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
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    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heworth
    16 min
  • 4
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Shiremoor
  • 5
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Shiremoor
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor
    ID twragata
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Whitley Bay

The distance between Sunderland, North Tyneside and Whitley Bay, North Tyneside is approximately 37.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Whitley Bay by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Tyneside – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Underground schedule from Sunderland to Whitley Bay

To check the bus and underground schedule from Sunderland to Whitley Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sunderland) and destination (Whitley Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and underground, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and underground schedules.

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From Sunderland to Whitley Bay by bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, you’ll need to take one train line, one underground line and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Heworth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL underground and finally take the 900 bus from Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus and underground schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

74min
Train - NORTHERN
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heworth
    16 min
  • 4
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Shiremoor
  • 5
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Shiremoor
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor
    ID twragata
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Underground line GRN, Underground line YEL, Bus line 900.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to Whitley Bay?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Underground line YEL, Bus line 900.

  • Is there a direct underground between Sunderland and Whitley Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 underground lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Sunderland to Whitley Bay?

    The GRN underground line goes from Airport station near Sunderland in Sunderland to Pelaw station. From there you’ll have to take one underground line and one bus line till Pelaw station near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to Whitley Bay by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunderland in Sunderland and Whitley Bay in North Tyneside by underground and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Sunderland to get to Whitley Bay?

    Get on the GRN underground from the Airport station near Sunderland in Sunderland.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Sunderland and Whitley Bay?

    Get off the underground at the Pelaw stop, which is closest to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

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