What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to North Shields is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to North Shields is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Nile Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at North Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Birmingham to North Shields?

The distance between Birmingham and North Shields is 219 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to North Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Birmingham to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to North Shields bus from?

Birmingham to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to North Shields train from?

Birmingham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to North Shields?

The best way to get from Birmingham to North Shields is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Birmingham to North Shields bus arrive?

Birmingham to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Birmingham to North Shields train arrive?

Birmingham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to North Shields is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Birmingham to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2008+ hotels available in North Shields.

Birmingham to North Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 42m
£94–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
6h 51m
£24–40
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 45m
£26–43
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to North Shieldscar 203.5 mi
3h 33m
£51–74
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 9m
£69–176
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 55m
£76–155
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 15m
£98–352
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 13m
£71–196

Birmingham to North Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and North Shields, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Nile Street via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 6h 45m.

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