What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Birmingham is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via John Dobson Street and Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from North Shields to Birmingham?

The distance between North Shields and Birmingham is 219 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.

How do I travel from North Shields to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from North Shields to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from North Shields to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Birmingham bus from?

North Shields to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Birmingham train from?

North Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from North Shields to Birmingham?

The best way to get from North Shields to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the North Shields to Birmingham bus arrive?

North Shields to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the North Shields to Birmingham train arrive?

North Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from North Shields to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Birmingham is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from North Shields to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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North Shields to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from North Shields to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 2m
£112–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk078
7h 31m
£24–45
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
7h 1m
£30–64
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Birminghamcar 203.2 mi
3h 31m
£50–72
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
5h 2m
£56–154
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 2m
£78–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 3m
£79–210
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 17m
£96–360

North Shields to Birmingham by subway and train

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Birmingham Coach Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 7h 1m.

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