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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to South Shields is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to South Shields. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at South Shields via Victoria station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Maidstone to South Shields?

The distance between Maidstone and South Shields is 322 miles. The road distance is 312.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Maidstone to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Maidstone to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

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

Maidstone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to South Shields?

The best way to get from Maidstone to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Maidstone to South Shields bus arrive?

Maidstone to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to South Shields train arrive?

Maidstone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to South Shields is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Maidstone to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1934+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£116–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 32m
£37–85
Drive 310.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to South Shieldscar 310.4 mi
5h 11m
£79–113
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 7m
£86–312
Train via Strood
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 29m
£94–152
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h
£134–407
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 48m
£137–412
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 50m
£107–268

Maidstone to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 320.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to South Shields via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Interchange via London Victoria and Interchange in around 8h 32m.

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