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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham New Street Station and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham New Street Station station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham New Street Station and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham New Street Station 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 36m.

How far is it from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields?

The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and South Shields is 217 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields bus arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields

Q: How long does it take to get from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields, including transfers.

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham New Street Station 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 36m
£113–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
6h 51m
£30–96
Drive 202.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham New Street Station to South Shieldscar 202.3 mi
3h 31m
£49–71
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 25m
£56–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
6h 4m
£60–114
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 12m
£78–158
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 1m
£84–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 21m
£98–358
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 48m
£159–314

Birmingham New Street Station to South Shields by foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Birmingham New Street Station, 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 vehicle from Birmingham New Street Station to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 6h 51m.

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