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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £120 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Canterbury to South Shields?

The distance between Canterbury and South Shields is 350 miles. The road distance is 334.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Canterbury to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Canterbury to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Canterbury to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to South Shields?

The best way to get from Canterbury to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 21m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Canterbury to South Shields bus arrive?

Canterbury to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to South Shields train arrive?

Canterbury to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to South Shields is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Canterbury to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 21m
£127–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 13m
£43–161
Drive 332.3 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to South Shieldscar 332.3 mi
5h 31m
£81–117
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 33m
£96–353
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 3m
£108–194
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 52m
£151–357
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 3m
£163–462
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 36m
£115–311

Canterbury to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 347.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 9h 13m.

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