What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop Auckland and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop Auckland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from General Hospital and arriving at Interchange via Front Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop Auckland and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop Auckland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at South Shields via Darlington and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Bishop Auckland to South Shields?

The distance between Bishop Auckland and South Shields is 58 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Bishop Auckland to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop Auckland to South Shields bus from?

Bishop Auckland to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from General Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Bishop Auckland to South Shields train from?

Bishop Auckland to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bishop Auckland station.

Where does the Bishop Auckland to South Shields bus arrive?

Bishop Auckland to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Front Street station.

Where does the Bishop Auckland to South Shields train arrive?

Bishop Auckland to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Bishop Auckland to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop Auckland to South Shields is 30 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Bishop Auckland to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Bishop Auckland to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 35m
£18–40
Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bishop Auckland to South Shieldscar 29.8 mi
41 min
£8–11
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from General Hospital to Interchangebus X21
2. Take the subway from Gateshead to South Shieldssubway Yel
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bishop Auckland to South Shieldstaxi 29.8 mi
41 min
£60–80
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from General Hospital to Front Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Front Street to Interchangebus 50
2h 38m

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Bishop Auckland, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a bus from General Hospital to Interchange via Front Street in around 2h 38m.

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