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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to South Shields is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to South Shields is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stand H station and arriving at Fowler Street - Town Hall. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Durham to South Shields?

The distance between Durham and South Shields is 24 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 47 min and costs £5 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Durham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Durham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B station.

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

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

Where does the Durham to South Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to South Shields is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Durham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Durham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 20 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to South 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 Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
47 min
£6–14
Drive 19 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to South Shieldscar 19 mi
24 min
£5–7
Line 20 bus, line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchangebus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Interchangebus 24
1h 33m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to South Shieldstaxi 19 mi
24 min
£70–85
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 50
1h 42m

Durham to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 23.9 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchange via Interchange in around 1h 33m.

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