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 via Leeds which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 26m.

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 to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Nile Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road 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 47m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Birmingham to North Shields bus arrive?

Birmingham to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 2005+ hotels available in North Shields.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 47m
£94–138
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073 / ...
6h 26m
£25–38
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to North Shieldscar 203.5 mi
3h 33m
£52–74
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 19m
£69–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
7h 7m
£30–60
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
5h 6m
£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 25m
£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 16m
£71–201

Birmingham to North Shields by bus

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 - Jennens Road to Nile Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Monument Market Street in around 6h 26m.

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