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

The cheapest way to get from London to North Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to North Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between London and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from London to North Shields. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between London and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from London to North Shields. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to North Shields?

The distance between London and North Shields is 276 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from London to North Shields, including transfers.

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

London to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

London to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to North Shields?

The best way to get from London to North Shields is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the London to North Shields bus arrive?

London to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the London to North Shields train arrive?

London to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from London to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between London to North Shields is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from London to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2021+ hotels available in North Shields.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 15m
£93–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
7h 9m
£30–55
Drive 278.4 mi
1. Drive from London to North Shieldscar 278.4 mi
4h 55m
£68–98
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to North Shieldssubway
3h 11m
£58–270
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
8h 12m
£55–130
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 10m
£114–267

London to North Shields by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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