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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to South Shields?

The distance between Cheltenham and South Shields is 274 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cheltenham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Cheltenham to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to South Shields?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Cheltenham to South Shields bus arrive?

Cheltenham to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to South Shields train arrive?

Cheltenham to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to South Shields is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cheltenham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1918+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£119–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
8h 18m
£33–64
Drive 249.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to South Shieldscar 249.9 mi
4h 19m
£62–89
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 18m
£55–126
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 31m
£115–365
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 9m
£137–291
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 51m
£91–226
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 15m
£92–241

Cheltenham to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 272.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 8h 18m.

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