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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to South Shields is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to South Shields is to train which takes 4h and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Luton to South Shields?

The distance between Luton and South Shields is 309 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Luton to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Luton to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

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

Luton to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to South Shields?

The best way to get from Luton to South Shields is to train which takes 4h and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Luton to South Shields bus arrive?

Luton to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Luton to South Shields train arrive?

Luton to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to South Shields is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Luton to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1931+ hotels available in South Shields.

Luton to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Luton to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h
£108–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
7h 14m
£33–65
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to South Shieldscar 249.5 mi
4h 13m
£62–90
Fly Luton Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LTN - NCL
4h 41m
£83–166
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain
4h 54m
£46–78
Line 101 bus, train via Luton Station Interchange
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 1m
£86–128
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 1m
£58–249
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 3m
£64–217

Luton to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 307.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Luton to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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