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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to South Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Bristol to South Shields?

The distance between Bristol and South Shields is 319 miles. The road distance is 289.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bristol to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Bristol to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

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

Bristol to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to South Shields?

The best way to get from Bristol to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Bristol to South Shields bus arrive?

Bristol to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to South Shields is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Bristol to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£169–237
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
3h 26m
£32–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus Uk010
7h 55m
£34–57
Drive 287.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to South Shieldscar 287.6 mi
4h 56m
£71–102
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
10h 26m
£58–144
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 9m
£119–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 4m
£111–373
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 12m
£85–227
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4h 59m
£124–275

Bristol to South Shields by train and subway

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Interchange in around 7h 55m.

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