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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to South Shields is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Interchange via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Trafalgar Square, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Dartford to South Shields?

The distance between Dartford and South Shields is 298 miles. The road distance is 292.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dartford to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Dartford to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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

Dartford to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to South Shields?

The best way to get from Dartford to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £220 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Dartford to South Shields bus arrive?

Dartford to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Dartford to South Shields train arrive?

Dartford to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dartford to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to South Shields is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Dartford to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to London St Pancras Intltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£100–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 12m
£35–215
Drive 290.9 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to South Shieldscar 290.9 mi
4h 49m
£71–103
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 25m
£72–289
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 4m
£81–141
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Dartford to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 24m
£122–294
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 18m
£133–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 13m
£132–405

Dartford to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 295.8 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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