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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to South Shields is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to South Shields is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at South Shields via York and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Blackburn to South Shields?

The distance between Blackburn and South Shields is 165 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Blackburn to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Blackburn to South Shields bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to South Shields?

The best way to get from Blackburn to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Blackburn to South Shields bus arrive?

Blackburn to South Shields bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Blackburn to South Shields train arrive?

Blackburn to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to South Shields is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Blackburn to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

Blackburn to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 60 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to South Shields by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 22m
£58–122
Drive 116 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to South Shieldscar 116 mi
2h 24m
£29–41
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus
7h 34m
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£55–119

Blackburn to South Shields by train and subway

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to South Shields via York, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Interchange in around 7h 34m.

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