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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields is to train and bus and subway which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to South Shields is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cheltenham to South Shields, including transfers.

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.

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 1897+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£141–197
Train, bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
8h 53m
£46–72
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 20m
£51–127
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 24m
£112–382
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 8m
£138–312
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 52m
£100–239
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
6h
£154–289

Cheltenham to South Shields by train and subway

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.6 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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