What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to North Shields is to bus via M&S which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to North Shields is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Albion Road - Upper Camden Street via Central Stn Clayton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at North Shields via Sheffield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Leicester to North Shields?

The distance between Leicester and North Shields is 209 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to North Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Leicester to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to North Shields bus from?

Leicester to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to North Shields train from?

Leicester to North Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to North Shields?

The best way to get from Leicester to North Shields is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Leicester to North Shields bus arrive?

Leicester to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to North Shields train arrive?

Leicester to North Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to North Shields is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Leicester to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2009+ hotels available in North Shields.

Leicester to North Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to North Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 21m
£89–133
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
6h 53m
£25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 52m
£30–50
Drive 183.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to North Shieldscar 183.1 mi
3h 14m
£46–66
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 20m
£86–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to North Shieldssubway
5h 25m
£107–313

Leicester to North Shields by train and subway

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and North Shields, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to North Shields via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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