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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to South Shields is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to South Shields is to train and subway and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Kent and South Shields?

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

How far is it from Kent to South Shields?

The distance between Kent and South Shields is 331 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 5h 7m and costs £110 - £200.

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

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

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

Kent to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Where does the Kent to South Shields train arrive?

Kent to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to South Shields is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kent to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Kent to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kent to South Shields by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£119–194
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 19m
£67–202
Drive 318.5 mi
1. Drive from Kent to South Shieldscar 318.5 mi
5h 19m
£78–112
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Paddingtonsubway
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 59m
£94–352
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 50m
£100–193
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 29m
£139–326
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 26m
£161–472
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 12m
£127–319
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 57m
£113–311

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 329.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to South Shields via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 7m.

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