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

The cheapest way to get from Blyth to South Shields is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blyth to South Shields is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £80 - £95.

How far is it from Blyth to South Shields?

The distance between Blyth and South Shields is 11 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blyth to South Shields without a car is to line 309 bus and ferry which takes 53 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Blyth to South Shields, including transfers.

Can I drive from Blyth to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Blyth to South Shields is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Blyth to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1916+ hotels available in South Shields.

Blyth to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via line 309 bus, ferry, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Blyth to South Shields by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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Line 309 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Prince of Wales to Whitley Road - Park Avenuebus 309
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
53 min
Drive 17.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blyth to South Shieldscar 17.2 mi
25 min
£5–7
Line 309 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Whitley Road - Park Avenuebus 309
2. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blyth to South Shieldstaxi 17.2 mi
25 min
£80–95
Line 309 bus, ferry via Bus station
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Whitley Road - Park Avenuebus 309
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
54 min

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Blyth, Northumberland, England and South Shields, England?

There is no direct connection from Blyth to South Shields. However, you can take the line 309 bus to Whitley Road - Park Avenue, take the taxi to North Shields Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to South Shields Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to South Shields via Whitley Road - Park Avenue and Whitley Bay in around 1h 28m.

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