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How to get fromSouth Shields to Bamburghby train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train, line 918 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Alnmouth to Chathilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway station to Lord Crewe Hotelbus bus 918
    3h 25m
    £17–36

  2. Drive  56.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Bamburghcar car 56.2 mi
    1h 6m
    £14–21

  3. Subway, train, line 918 bus

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway subway Yel
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Chathilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway station to Lord Crewe Hotelbus bus 918
    3h 41m
    £22–39

  4. Subway, train, line 918 bus via South Shields

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway subway Yel
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Chathilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway station to Lord Crewe Hotelbus bus 918
    3h 44m

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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Bamburgh. However, you can take the line 900 bus to Central Station Westgate Road, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Alnmouth, take the train to Chathill, walk to Railway station, then take the line 918 bus to Lord Crewe Hotel. Alternatively, you can drive from South Shields to Bamburgh in around 1h 6m.

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