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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to South Shields is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to South Shields is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Hawick and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Hawick to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Hawick to South Shields?

The distance between Hawick and South Shields is 115 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to South Shields without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Hawick to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Hawick to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Where does the Hawick to South Shields train arrive?

Hawick to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hawick to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to South Shields is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Hawick to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1944+ hotels available in South Shields.

Hawick to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 68 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hawick to South Shields by bus, train, ferry, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Agents to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 50m
£33–59
Drive 72.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawick to South Shieldscar 72.2 mi
1h 34m
£18–26
Line 68 bus, bus, line 307 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus 68
2. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X74
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 307
4. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry
6h
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 58m
£49–114

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Hawick, Scotland and South Shields, England?

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to South Shields via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 58m.

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