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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to South Shields is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 5h 47m.

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 via Newcastle which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £210.

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 35m.

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 via Newcastle which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Dover to South Shields, including transfers.

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.

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 1925+ hotels available in South Shields.

Dover to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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

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Train via Newcastle
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 35m
£128–204
Drive 346.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to South Shieldscar 346.6 mi
5h 47m
£87–126
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 35m
£102–319
Train
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 Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 19m
£111–182
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 30m
£154–442
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 28m
£150–414
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
7h 2m
£109–288
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 16m
£135–304

Dover to South Shields by train and subway

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m.

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