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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to South Shields is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Asda and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at South Shields via Sheffield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Leicester to South Shields?

The distance between Leicester and South Shields is 207 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Leicester to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Leicester to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to South Shields?

The best way to get from Leicester to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to South Shields bus arrive?

Leicester to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to South Shields is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Leicester to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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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 5m
£105–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus Uk010
6h 20m
£23–41
Drive 181.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to South Shieldscar 181.2 mi
3h 11m
£45–64
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 20m
£60–164
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
6h 50m
£29–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 43m
£111–356

Leicester to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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