What is the cheapest way to get from County Durham to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to South Shields is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from County Durham to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from County Durham to South Shields is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between County Durham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from County Durham station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand E and arriving at Fowler Street - Town Hall via Front Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between County Durham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from County Durham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at South Shields via Darlington and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from County Durham to South Shields?

The distance between County Durham and South Shields is 58 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from County Durham to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £40.

How long does it take to get from County Durham to South Shields?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from County Durham to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Durham to South Shields bus from?

County Durham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the County Durham to South Shields train from?

County Durham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bishop Auckland station.

Where does the County Durham to South Shields bus arrive?

County Durham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Front Street station.

Where does the County Durham to South Shields train arrive?

County Durham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from County Durham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to South Shields is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from County Durham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1896+ hotels available in South Shields.

County Durham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from County Durham to South Shields by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 40m
£18–39
Drive 31 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from County Durham to South Shieldscar 31 mi
48 min
£8–11
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Interchangebus X21
2. Take the subway from Gateshead to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from County Durham to South Shieldstaxi 31 mi
48 min
£65–80
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Front Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Front Street to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 50
2h 42m

County Durham to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand E to Fowler Street - Town Hall via Front Street in around 2h 42m.

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