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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to South Shields is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Plymouth to South Shields?

The distance between Plymouth and South Shields is 446 miles. The road distance is 403.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £230 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Plymouth to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Plymouth to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to South Shields is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Plymouth to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1945+ hotels available in South Shields.

Plymouth to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 42m
£239–334
Bus, subway
cheapest
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 / ...
3. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
14h 16m
£82–200
Drive 401.1 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to South Shieldscar 401.1 mi
6h 47m
£98–141
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
5h
£113–255
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 37m
£88–198
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 22m
£142–334
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 27m
£191–403
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 38m
£156–316

Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.6 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–330 and the journey takes 7h 11m.

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