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

The cheapest way to get from Durham Station to South Shields is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham Station to South Shields is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Durham Station and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wharton Park 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 Station and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Durham Station 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 Station to South Shields?

The distance between Durham Station and South Shields is 24 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham Station 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 Station to South Shields?

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

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

Durham Station to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Wharton Park station.

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

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

Where does the Durham Station to South Shields bus arrive?

Durham Station to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Fowler Street - Town Hall station.

Where does the Durham Station to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham Station to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham Station to South Shields is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Durham Station to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

Durham Station to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham Station 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 18.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham Station to South Shieldscar 18.9 mi
25 min
£5–7
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Wharton Park to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 50
1h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham Station to South Shieldstaxi 18.9 mi
25 min
£70–85

Durham Station to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 23.9 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Go North East operates a bus from Wharton Park to Fowler Street - Town Hall every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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