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How to get fromRothbury to South Shieldsby taxi, train, subway, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train, subway via Morpeth

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rothbury to Morpethtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Morpeth to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    1h 11m
    £45–59

  2. Drive  36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rothbury to South Shieldscar car 36.1 mi
    48 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 307 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Blaxter Cottages to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Transport Hubbus bus 307
    3. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 43m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rothbury to South Shieldstaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    48 min
    £160–190

  5. Taxi, train, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Rothbury to Alnmouthtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    1h 18m
    £49–69

  6. Taxi, train, subway via Rothbury

    1. Take the taxi from Rothbury to Morpethtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Morpeth to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    1h 19m
    £43–53

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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothbury to South Shields. However, you can take the taxi to Morpeth, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to South Shields. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rothbury to South Shields Ferry Terminal via Blaxter Cottages, Eldon Square Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Transport Hub, and North Shields Ferry Terminal in around 2h 43m.

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