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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to North Shields is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to North Shields is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Nile Street via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Plymouth to North Shields?

The distance between Plymouth and North Shields is 443 miles. The road distance is 405.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £240 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Plymouth to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Plymouth to North Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to North Shields?

The best way to get from Plymouth to North Shields is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £240 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Plymouth to North Shields bus arrive?

Plymouth to North Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Plymouth to North Shields train arrive?

Plymouth to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to North Shields is 405 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Plymouth to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2031+ hotels available in North Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 47m
£240–336
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
12h 26m
£40–68
Drive 403 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to North Shieldscar 403 mi
6h 50m
£98–142
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4h 50m
£113–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
13h 47m
£81–196
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 28m
£88–197
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 30m
£142–333
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 18m
£191–401

Plymouth to North Shields by bus

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Distance: 440.7 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Nile Street via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 12h 26m.

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