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

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Sunderland is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Sunderland City Hall via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Sunderland via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from North Shields to Sunderland?

The distance between North Shields and Sunderland is 19 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Shields to Sunderland without a car is to subway which takes 56 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from North Shields to Sunderland, including transfers.

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

North Shields to Sunderland bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, depart from Transport Hub station.

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

North Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.

Where does the North Shields to Sunderland bus arrive?

North Shields to Sunderland bus services, operated by Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the North Shields to Sunderland train arrive?

North Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Monument station.

Can I drive from North Shields to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Sunderland is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from North Shields to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Sunderland.

North Shields to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via subway, and line 319 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from North Shields to Sunderland by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from North Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Monument to Sunderlandsubway Grn
56 min
£2–3
Line 319 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 319
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sunderland City Hallbus 9
57 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Shields to Sunderlandtaxi 12.4 mi
21 min
£29–35
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Sunderlandcar 12.4 mi
21 min
£3–5
Subway, line 24 bus
1. Take the subway from North Shields to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
1h 41m
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from North Shields to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Lower Dundas Streetbus E1 / ...
1h 50m
£4–6

North Shields to Sunderland by subway

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a subway from North Shields to Sunderland via Monument in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Sunderland City Hall via Bus Station in around 57 min.

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