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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Accrington is to bus and train which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Accrington is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Warner Street via Sunderland Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Accrington. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Accrington via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from South Shields to Accrington?

The distance between South Shields and Accrington is 160 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from South Shields to Accrington, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Accrington?

The best way to get from South Shields to Accrington is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the South Shields to Accrington bus arrive?

South Shields to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the South Shields to Accrington train arrive?

South Shields to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Accrington is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from South Shields to Accrington.

Where can I stay near Accrington?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Accrington.

South Shields to Accrington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Accrington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 7m
£46–100
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2bus 172
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
5h 31m
£26–45
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Accringtoncar 113.1 mi
2h 20m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
6h 28m

South Shields to Accrington by subway and train

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Accrington via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Warner Street via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 28m.

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