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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to South Shields is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Grays and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Grays to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Interchange via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Grays and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Grays to South Shields?

The distance between Grays and South Shields is 302 miles. The road distance is 291.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Grays to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Grays to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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

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

Train or bus from Grays to South Shields?

The best way to get from Grays to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Grays to South Shields bus arrive?

Grays to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Grays to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grays to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to South Shields is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Grays to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1933+ hotels available in South Shields.

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 33m
£103–148
Drive 289.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grays to South Shieldscar 289.7 mi
4h 49m
£72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 32m
£102–163
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 45m
£74–280
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 18m
£86–126
Train, subway, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Waterloo Stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
5h 26m
£121–284
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 42m
£125–387
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
6h 42m
£123–365
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
6h 45m
£86–244

Grays to South Shields by train, foot, and bus

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.2 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Grays, 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 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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