building status in 1986. Facilities The station has two platforms, both of which have ticket machines (which accept cash, card and contactless payment), smartcard validators, seating, next train audio and visual displays, timetable and information posters and an emergency help point. There is step-free access to both platforms by accessible footbridge, with platforms also linked by a second footbridge, which replaced the original with latticework sides. The station has free car park, with 76 spaces. There is also cycle storage at the station, with eight cycle lockers and eight cycle pods. Services , the station is served by up to five trains per hour on weekdays and Saturday, and up to four trains per hour during the evening and on Sunday between South Shields and St James via Whitley Bay. Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar Art The station features the Passing (1983) art installation. Designed by Ian Patience, it is located in the entrance hall to the westbound platform. It depicts a family on a day trip to the beach, and also shows a nocturnal seascape in the central panel. References Notes External links Timetable and station information for Whitley Bay Grade II listed buildings in Tyne and Wear Grade II listed railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1882 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1910 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1980 Whitley Bay William Bell railway stations Former North Eastern Railway (UK) stations