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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to South Shields is to bus which costs £45 - £160 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Interchange via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at South Shields via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Harwich to South Shields?

The distance between Harwich and South Shields is 352 miles. The road distance is 295.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Harwich to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Harwich to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

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

Harwich to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to South Shields?

The best way to get from Harwich to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Harwich to South Shields bus arrive?

Harwich to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Harwich to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harwich to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to South Shields is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Harwich to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1952+ hotels available in South Shields.

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There are 10 ways to get from Harwich to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£126–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus
11h 9m
£46–157
Drive 293.8 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to South Shieldscar 293.8 mi
5h 22m
£72–104
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 38m
£94–333
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 29m
£111–189
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
7h 32m
£91–159
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Manningtree 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
6h 23m
£152–367
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
7h 59m
£63–192
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree 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
6h 38m
£161–467
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 40m
£85–258

Harwich to South Shields by train and subway

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to South Shields via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Interchange via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 11h 9m.

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