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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £120 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Dover to South Shields?

The distance between Dover and South Shields is 356 miles. The road distance is 348.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Dover to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Dover to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Dover to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to South Shields?

The best way to get from Dover to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Dover to South Shields bus arrive?

Dover to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to South Shields is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Dover to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1891+ hotels available in South Shields.

Dover to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dover to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£126–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
10h 38m
£45–168
Drive 346.6 mi
1. Drive from Dover to South Shieldscar 346.6 mi
5h 47m
£86–124
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
5h 12m
£97–335
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 5m
£149–347
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 24m
£155–459
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 58m
£111–299

Dover to South Shields by train and subway

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 10h 38m.

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