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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to South Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Interchange via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and South Shields?

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

How far is it from Cambridge to South Shields?

The distance between Cambridge and South Shields is 248 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 9m and costs £80 - £130.

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

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

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

Cambridge to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

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

Cambridge to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to South Shields?

The best way to get from Cambridge to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 9m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cambridge to South Shields bus arrive?

Cambridge to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to South Shields train arrive?

Cambridge to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to South Shields is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cambridge to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1925+ hotels available in South Shields.

Cambridge to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£84–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus Uk010
8h 9m
£34–55
Drive 231.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to South Shieldscar 231.6 mi
3h 55m
£58–84
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 24m
£105–306
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 31m
£72–107
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h 2m
£64–198
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 40m
£72–223
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 22m
£67–225

Cambridge to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to South Shields via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Interchange via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, and Interchange in around 8h 9m.

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