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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to South Shields is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to South Shields is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at South Shields via Norwich, Peterborough and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to South Shields?

The distance between Lowestoft and South Shields is 310 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lowestoft to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Lowestoft to South Shields?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to South Shields is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £290 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Lowestoft to South Shields train arrive?

Lowestoft to South Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to South Shields is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lowestoft to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1910+ hotels available in South Shields.

Lowestoft to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Lowestoft to South Shields by train, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£117–184
Drive 281.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to South Shieldscar 281.4 mi
5h 4m
£69–99
Fly Norwich International Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NWI - NCL
6h 44m
£116–284
Train via Grantham
1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
6h 55m
£122–189
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
8h 28m
£172–264
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
7h 6m
£125–393
Fly Norwich International Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane NWI - MME
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
8h 29m
£130–608

Lowestoft to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 308.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to South Shields via Norwich, Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, KLM, Loganair, and Jet2.com fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily.

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