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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Birmingham to South Shields?

The distance between Birmingham and South Shields is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Birmingham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to South Shields?

The best way to get from Birmingham to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £95 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Birmingham to South Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to South Shields is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Birmingham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

Birmingham to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 31m
£114–161
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
7h 5m
£26–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Interchangebus Uk010
6h 29m
£29–91
Drive 201.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to South Shieldscar 201.6 mi
3h 30m
£49–71
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 19m
£56–155
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 7m
£81–159
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
4h 55m
£79–211
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
£99–359
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 42m
£160–315

Birmingham to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Interchange in around 6h 29m.

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