There are 3 ways to get from Doncaster to South Shields by train, subway, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 53m£36–86Drive 115.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to South Shieldscar 115.5 mi
2h£29–41Train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
2h 29m£32–48
Doncaster to South Shields by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to South Shields is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to South Shields is to train and subway which takes 1h 53m and costs £35 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Doncaster and South Shields is 123 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 53m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Doncaster to South Shields, including transfers.
Doncaster to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to South Shields is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Doncaster to South Shields.
There are 1900+ hotels available in South Shields.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and South Shields, England?
Grand Central Trains operates a train from Doncaster to Sunderland 3 times a week. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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