What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and North Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Monument Market Street and arriving at Nile Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and North Shields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Monument and arriving at North Shields. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and North Shields is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?

The subway from Monument to North Shields takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Monument Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Monument station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Nile Street station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at North Shields station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2031+ hotels available in North Shields.

Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Monument to North Shieldssubway Yel
22 min
£1–4
Line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Nile Streetbus 301
51 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shieldstaxi 7.7 mi
11 min
£18–22
Drive 7.7 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shieldscar 7.7 mi
11 min
£2–3

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and North Shields, England?

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Monument to North Shields every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Monument Market Street to Nile Street every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 51 min.

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