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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £23 - £28.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Monument Market Street and arriving at Transport Hub. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Monument and arriving at South Shields. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

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

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

The subway from Monument to South Shields takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Transport Hub station.

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

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

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
28 min
£1–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Transport Hubbus 301
52 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shieldstaxi 10.3 mi
17 min
£23–28
Drive 10.3 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shieldscar 10.3 mi
17 min
£3–4

Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields by subway

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Monument to South Shields every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Monument Market Street to Transport Hub every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 52 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 4 hours.

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