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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to South Shields is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to South Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Belfast to South Shields?

The distance between Belfast and South Shields is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to South Shields without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 25m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Belfast to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Belfast to South Shields bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to South Shields bus arrive?

Belfast to South Shields bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1939+ hotels available in South Shields.

Belfast to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to South Shields by plane, subway, car ferry, bus, train, busferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, subway
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
3h 36m
£47–122
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
12h 4m
£21–31
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 25m
£78–174
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
11h 16m
£64–107
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
11h 33m
£140–451
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 49m
£74–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
5h 19m
£71–187
Bus and ferry, bus, subway
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
12h 36m
£31–50
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to South Shieldscar
5h 42m
£71–293

Belfast to South Shields by busferry, bus, train, and subway

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11h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and South Shields, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to South Shields. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Haymarket, then take the subway to South Shields. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to South Shields via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 10h 25m.

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