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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Bedford to South Shields?

The distance between Bedford and South Shields is 329 miles. The road distance is 231.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Bedford to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to South Shields bus from?

Bedford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

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

Bedford to South Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to South Shields?

The best way to get from Bedford to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Bedford to South Shields bus arrive?

Bedford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Bedford to South Shields train arrive?

Bedford to South Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to South Shields is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bedford to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

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There are 8 ways to get from Bedford to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£117–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
7h 4m
£43–114
Drive 229.9 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to South Shieldscar 229.9 mi
3h 58m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 1m
£86–315
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 28m
£131–191
Train #2
1. Take the train from Biggleswade to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 2m
£69–125
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 25m
£88–260
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 44m
£142–344

Bedford to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 327.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h.

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