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

The cheapest way to get from Shildon to South Shields is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shildon to South Shields is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shildon and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Shildon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from King William and arriving at Fowler Street - Town Hall via High Street and Front Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Shildon and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Shildon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Shildon and arriving at South Shields via Darlington and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Shildon to South Shields?

The distance between Shildon and South Shields is 55 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shildon to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Shildon to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Shildon to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from High Street station.

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

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

Where does the Shildon to South Shields bus arrive?

Shildon to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Front Street station.

Where does the Shildon to South Shields train arrive?

Shildon to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Shildon to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Shildon to South Shields is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Shildon to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1897+ hotels available in South Shields.

Shildon to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 99 bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shildon to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 34m
£16–37
Drive 30.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shildon to South Shieldscar 30.5 mi
43 min
£8–11
Line 99 bus, bus, subway
1. Take the bus from King William to High Streetbus 99
2. Take the bus from High Street to Interchangebus X21
3. Take the subway from Gateshead to South Shieldssubway Yel
2h 38m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shildon to South Shieldstaxi 30.5 mi
43 min
£65–80
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Front Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Front Street to Fowler Street - Town Hallbus 50
3h 22m

Shildon to South Shields by train and subway

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from King William to Fowler Street - Town Hall via High Street and Front Street in around 3h 22m.

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