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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to South Shields is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at South Shields via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to South Shields?

The distance between Chelmsford and South Shields is 311 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chelmsford to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Chelmsford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Chelmsford to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to South Shields?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Chelmsford to South Shields bus arrive?

Chelmsford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to South Shields train arrive?

Chelmsford to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to South Shields is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chelmsford to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Chelmsford to South Shields - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Chelmsford to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£107–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 39m
£39–142
Drive 274.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to South Shieldscar 274.4 mi
4h 36m
£67–97
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 37m
£75–296
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£103–157
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
10h 50m
£54–143
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h 1m
£50–161
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 23m
£133–330
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 42m
£72–227
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 38m
£142–430
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 35m
£69–267

Chelmsford to South Shields by train and subway

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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