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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to South Shields is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at South Shields via Grantham and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Nottingham to South Shields?

The distance between Nottingham and South Shields is 196 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Nottingham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Nottingham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or fly from Nottingham to South Shields?

The best way to get from Nottingham to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Nottingham to South Shields train arrive?

Nottingham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to South Shields is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Nottingham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1940+ hotels available in South Shields.

Nottingham to South Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to South Shields by train, bus, ferry, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 45m
£64–94
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
6h 21m
£32–51
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
5h 40m
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to South Shieldscar 157.1 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EMA - NCL
7h 14m
£73–156
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 58m
£72–116

Nottingham to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Jet2.com, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily.

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