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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to South Shields. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at South Shields via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Essex to South Shields?

The distance between Essex and South Shields is 323 miles. The road distance is 269.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Essex to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Essex to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Essex to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to South Shields?

The best way to get from Essex to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Essex to South Shields bus arrive?

Essex to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to South Shields train arrive?

Essex to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to South Shields is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Essex to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Essex to South Shields - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Essex to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£112–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 10m
£42–155
Drive 267.7 mi
1. Drive from Essex to South Shieldscar 267.7 mi
4h 51m
£65–94
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 55m
£82–306
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 53m
£103–157
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
11h 2m
£57–151
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h 7m
£52–144
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 47m
£74–230
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 41m
£138–340
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 55m
£148–430
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 37m
£71–270

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 321 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 10m.

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