What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields (Station) and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at John Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between South Shields (Station) and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Sunderland via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland?

The distance between South Shields (Station) and Sunderland is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland?

The bus from Interchange to John Street takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Shields (Station) to Sunderland bus from?

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train from?

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields (Station) to Sunderland bus arrive?

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Street station.

Where does the South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train arrive?

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields (Station) to Sunderland is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Sunderland.

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via bus, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
29 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
40 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields (Station) to Sunderlandtaxi 8.1 mi
17 min
£20–24
Drive 8.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields (Station) to Sunderlandcar 8.1 mi
17 min
£2–3
Bus via Anderson Street-Library
1. Take the bus from Anderson Street-Library to Fawcett Streetbus E1
45 min
£2–3

South Shields (Station) to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between South Shields (Station), England and Sunderland, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Interchange to John Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 29 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 40 min.

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