What is the cheapest way to get from Amble to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Amble to South Shields is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Amble to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Amble to South Shields is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct train between Amble and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Amble to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Amble to South Shields?

The distance between Amble and South Shields is 51 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

How do I travel from Amble to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Amble to South Shields without a car is to train and subway via Alnmouth which takes 1h 9m and costs £28 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Amble to South Shields?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Amble to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amble to South Shields train from?

Amble to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.

Where does the Amble to South Shields train arrive?

Amble to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Amble to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Amble to South Shields is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Amble to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1946+ hotels available in South Shields.

Amble to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Amble to South Shields by train, subway, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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Train, subway via Alnmouth
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 9m
£29–45
Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Amble to South Shieldscar 31.7 mi
39 min
£8–12
Taxi, line 309 bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Amble to Bus stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Bus station to Whitley Road - Park Avenuebus 309
3. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry
1h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Amble to South Shieldstaxi 31.7 mi
39 min
£140–170
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Acklington to Newcastletrain Northumberland
2. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 22m

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Amble, England and South Shields, England?

There is no direct connection from Amble to South Shields. However, you can take the taxi to Alnmouth, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to South Shields. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bus station, take the line 309 bus to Whitley Road - Park Avenue, take the taxi to North Shields Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to South Shields Ferry Terminal.

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