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

The cheapest way to get from Seaham to South Shields is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Seaham to South Shields is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Seaham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Seaham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from New Strangford Road and arriving at Fowler Street - Town Hall via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Seaham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Seaham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Seaham and arriving at South Shields via Heworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Seaham to South Shields?

The distance between Seaham and South Shields is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seaham to South Shields without a car is to train and bus which takes 39 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Seaham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Seaham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from New Strangford Road station.

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

Seaham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Seaham station.

Where does the Seaham to South Shields bus arrive?

Seaham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Seaham to South Shields train arrive?

Seaham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Heworth station.

Can I drive from Seaham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Seaham to South Shields is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Seaham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1896+ hotels available in South Shields.

Seaham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Seaham to South Shields by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Seaham to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 24
39 min
£3–6
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Seaham to Heworthtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Heworth to South Shieldssubway Yel
50 min
£6–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seaham to South Shieldstaxi 13.1 mi
25 min
£60–75
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from Seaham to South Shieldscar 13.1 mi
25 min
£4–5
Line 60 bus, line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from New Strangford Road to Interchangebus 60
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 24
1h 10m

Seaham to South Shields by train and bus

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Seaham, County Durham, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a bus from New Strangford Road to Fowler Street - Town Hall via Interchange in around 1h 10m.

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