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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and South Shields?

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

How far is it from Colchester to South Shields?

The distance between Colchester and South Shields is 333 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £190.

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

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

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

Colchester to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from Colchester to South Shields?

The best way to get from Colchester to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Colchester to South Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to South Shields is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Colchester to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1921+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 21m
£116–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus
9h 1m
£40–164
Drive 278.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to South Shieldscar 278.9 mi
5h 3m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 48m
£87–323
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
£113–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain
7h 47m
£93–158
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h
£54–163
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 59m
£73–234
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 33m
£137–329
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester 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
6h 2m
£146–452
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 40m
£73–269

Colchester to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 330.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 1m.

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