What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and South Shields is 309 miles. The road distance is 309.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 9m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to South Shields bus from?

Gatwick Airport to South Shields bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to South Shields train from?

Gatwick Airport to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 9m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to South Shields bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to South Shields bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to South Shields train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to South Shields is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Gatwick Airport to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Gatwick Airport to South Shields - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£106–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 29m
£38–73
Drive 307.7 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to South Shieldscar 307.7 mi
5h 44m
£75–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 35m
£75–292
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 52m
£87–152
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 1m
£90–230
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 7m
£124–302
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 43m
£148–441
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 20m
£130–408
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 40m
£89–205

Gatwick Airport to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 306.8 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 9h 29m.

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