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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to South Shields is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at South Shields via York and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Hull to South Shields?

The distance between Hull and South Shields is 139 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Hull to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Hull to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

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

Hull to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to South Shields?

The best way to get from Hull to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Hull to South Shields bus arrive?

Hull to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Hull to South Shields train arrive?

Hull to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Hull to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to South Shields is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hull to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1939+ hotels available in South Shields.

Hull to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain Bridlington - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 28m
£43–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
5h 29m
£20–40
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Hull to South Shieldscar 116.3 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail Stationbus X46 / ...
2. Take the train from York to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 31m
£26–41

Hull to South Shields by train and subway

118Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.9 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Hull to South Shields via York, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange in around 5h 29m.

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