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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to South Shields is to fly and subway which costs £40 - £130 and takes 3h 35m.

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 35m and costs £40 - £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 7m.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 1917+ 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, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, subway
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
3h 35m
£42–130
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
9h 19m
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
£72–181
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
£137–459
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
£77–211
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
£75–196
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
12h 7m
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
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to South Shieldscar
5h 43m
£71–288

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to South Shields via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 9h 19m.

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