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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to South Shields is to train via Gravesend which costs £60 - £110 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Gravesend and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Gravesend to South Shields?

The distance between Gravesend and South Shields is 304 miles. The road distance is 298.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Gravesend to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Gravesend to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Where does the Gravesend to South Shields train arrive?

Gravesend to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Gravesend to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Gravesend to South Shields is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Gravesend to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1918+ hotels available in South Shields.

Gravesend to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Gravesend to South Shields by train, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£107–157
Train via Gravesend
cheapest
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
4h 39m
£62–102
Drive 296.7 mi
1. Drive from Gravesend to South Shieldscar 296.7 mi
4h 59m
£73–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 35m
£81–295
Train #2
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 20m
£83–132
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 46m
£122–281
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 41m
£128–395
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
6h 14m
£83–241
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 25m
£105–257

Gravesend to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 302.2 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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