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How to get fromLiverpool to South Shieldsby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    4h 2m
    £66–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk930
    5h 49m
    £19–35

  3. Drive 154.9 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to South Shieldscar car 154.9 mi
    3h 6m
    £38–55

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    5h 18m
    £65–151

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    6h 25m
    £26–56

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    6h 5m
    £57–175

Liverpool to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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