What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to North Shields is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Durham to North Shields is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Nile Street via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Durham to North Shields?

The distance between Durham and North Shields is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to North Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 52 min and costs £5 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Durham to North Shields?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Durham to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to North Shields bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Durham to North Shields train from?

Durham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to North Shields bus arrive?

Durham to North Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Durham to North Shields train arrive?

Durham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Durham to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to North Shields is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Durham to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1995+ hotels available in North Shields.

Durham to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to North Shields by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Monument to North Shieldssubway Yel
52 min
£6–14
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Interchangebus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Nile Streetbus 301
1h 56m
Drive 20.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to North Shieldscar 20.9 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to North Shieldstaxi 20.9 mi
28 min
£45–55

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Durham, England and North Shields, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Nile Street via Interchange in around 1h 56m.

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