What is the cheapest way to get from Roker to Birtley?

The cheapest way to get from Roker to Birtley is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roker to Birtley?

The fastest way to get from Roker to Birtley is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Roker and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Roker to Birtley. However, there are services departing from Southwick Road-Howard Street and arriving at Durham Road - Orchard Street via High Street - Springwell Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Roker to Birtley?

The distance between Roker and Birtley is 18 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

How do I travel from Roker to Birtley without a car?

The best way to get from Roker to Birtley without a car is to subway and line 21 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Roker to Birtley?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Roker to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roker to Birtley bus from?

Roker to Birtley bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Southwick Road-Howard Street station.

Where does the Roker to Birtley bus arrive?

Roker to Birtley bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at High Street - Springwell Road station.

Can I drive from Roker to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Roker to Birtley is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Roker to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Birtley.

Roker to Birtley - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 21 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roker to Birtley by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Gatesheadsubway Grn
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus N21 / ...
1h 9m
Drive 10.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roker to Birtleycar 10.2 mi
15 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roker to Birtleytaxi 10.2 mi
15 min
£24–29
Line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Southwick Road-Howard Street to High Street - Springwell Roadbus 56
1h 35m

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Roker, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Southwick Road-Howard Street to High Street - Springwell Road every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min.

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