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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to South Shields is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to South Shields is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bury Town Hall and arriving at Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at South Shields via Manchester Victoria and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Bury to South Shields?

The distance between Bury and South Shields is 168 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Bury to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Bury to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Bury to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Bury to South Shields?

The best way to get from Bury to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Bury to South Shields bus arrive?

Bury to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Bury to South Shields train arrive?

Bury to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Bury to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to South Shields is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Bury to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Bury to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
4h 9m
£54–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
5h 48m
£17–27
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Bury to South Shieldscar 126 mi
2h 37m
£31–45
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 27m
£26–62

Bury to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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