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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to South Shields is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at South Shields via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to South Shields?

The distance between Portsmouth and South Shields is 355 miles. The road distance is 335.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Portsmouth to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to South Shields bus from?

Portsmouth to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to South Shields?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Portsmouth to South Shields bus arrive?

Portsmouth to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to South Shields train arrive?

Portsmouth to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to South Shields is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Portsmouth to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m
£122–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 5m
£43–90
Drive 333.2 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to South Shieldscar 333.2 mi
5h 40m
£81–117
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 12m
£93–229
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain
8h 1m
£193–300
Bus via University of Portsmouth
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 25m
£48–91
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 1m
£68–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 6m
£77–176
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 5m
£128–325
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 49m
£128–399

Portsmouth to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 353.4 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to South Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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