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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Bedford is to subway and bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Bedford. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Bedford via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from South Shields to Bedford?

The distance between South Shields and Bedford is 329 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from South Shields to Bedford, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Bedford?

The best way to get from South Shields to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the South Shields to Bedford bus arrive?

South Shields to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the South Shields to Bedford train arrive?

South Shields to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Bedford is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from South Shields to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 913+ hotels available in Bedford.

South Shields to Bedford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Bedford by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
4h 15m
£117–183
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus
10h 24m
£34–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
7h 16m
£46–106
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Bedfordcar 229.8 mi
3h 57m
£56–81
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
5h 11m
£87–318
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
5h 32m
£132–193
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
5h 16m
£88–259
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
6h 5m
£142–348

South Shields to Bedford by subway and train

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Distance: 327.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Bedford via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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