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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at South Shields via Stevenage and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Hitchin to South Shields?

The distance between Hitchin and South Shields is 256 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Hitchin to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Hitchin to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

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

Hitchin to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Stevenage station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to South Shields?

The best way to get from Hitchin to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Hitchin to South Shields bus arrive?

Hitchin to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Hitchin to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hitchin to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to South Shields is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Hitchin to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1941+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 6m
£86–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
7h 58m
£40–68
Drive 240.8 mi
1. Drive from Hitchin to South Shieldscar 240.8 mi
4h 8m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 32m
£84–289
Train via West Hill
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain
4h 22m
£46–78
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
5h 48m
£66–218
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 39m
£129–284
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 34m
£75–243
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridge Southtrain
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 24m
£84–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 27m
£106–216

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Stevenage to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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