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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to South Shields is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at South Shields via Newton-le-Willows and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Chester to South Shields?

The distance between Chester and South Shields is 198 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chester to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Chester to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

Chester to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to South Shields?

The best way to get from Chester to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Chester to South Shields bus arrive?

Chester to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to South Shields train arrive?

Chester to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Chester to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to South Shields is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chester to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1916+ hotels available in South Shields.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 33m
£57–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
7h 44m
£25–48
Drive 169.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to South Shieldscar 169.6 mi
3h 22m
£43–61
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 36m
£81–164
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
6h 21m
£75–227

Chester to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 7h 44m.

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