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How to get fromByker to South Shieldsby bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brinkburn Street to Interchangebus bus 900
  2. Drive  9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Byker to South Shieldscar car 9.3 mi
    18 min
    £3–4
  3. Line 301 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shields Road-Robinson Street to Transport Hubbus bus 301
    2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    1h 8m
  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Byker to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    1h 22m
    £5–7
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Byker to South Shieldstaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    18 min
    £45–55

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

Northstar operates a bus from Brinkburn Street to Interchange twice daily, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nexus Metro operates a subway from Byker to South Shields every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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