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How to get fromLeicester to South Shieldsby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 8m
    £89–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    6h 31m
    £23–36

  3. Drive  181.2 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to South Shieldscar car 181.2 mi
    3h 11m
    £45–65

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    6h 29m
    £87–182

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    7h 16m
    £37–58

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway subway
    5h 34m
    £108–313

Leicester to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to South Shields via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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