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

The cheapest way to get from Billingham to South Shields is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Billingham to South Shields is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Billingham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Billingham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Billingham Green and arriving at Interchange via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Billingham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Billingham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at South Shields via Heworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Billingham to South Shields?

The distance between Billingham and South Shields is 42 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Billingham to South Shields without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Billingham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Billingham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Billingham Green station.

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

Billingham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train or bus from Billingham to South Shields?

The best way to get from Billingham to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Billingham to South Shields bus arrive?

Billingham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Billingham to South Shields train arrive?

Billingham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Heworth station.

Can I drive from Billingham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Billingham to South Shields is 34 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Billingham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Billingham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

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

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Billingham Green to Interchangebus X10
2. Take the subway from Heworth to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 32m
Drive 33.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Billingham to South Shieldscar 33.7 mi
36 min
£9–12
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Heworthtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2h 37m
£20–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Billingham to South Shieldstaxi 33.7 mi
36 min
£70–85
Bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Billingham Green to Interchangebus X10
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Interchangebus 27
2h 8m

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Middlesbrough to Heworth hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billingham Green to Interchange via Interchange in around 2h 8m.

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