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How to get fromKing's Lynn to South Shieldsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from King's Lynn to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train
    4h 41m
    £93–153

  2. Drive 212.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from King's Lynn to South Shieldscar car 212.5 mi
    3h 43m
    £52–75

  3. Bus, train, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Horse Fair Bus Stationbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Horse Fair Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B / ...
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Interchangebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Interchange to Interchangebus bus 24
    8h 14m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 54m
    £109–398

  5. Bus, train via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Horse Fair Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 42m
    £70–106

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Horse Fair Bus Stationbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Horse Fair Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B / ...
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus bus E2 / ...
    6h 3m
    £56–95

King's Lynn to South Shields by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Kings Lynn to South Shields via Ely, Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 41m.

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