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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Birmingham is to subway and bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from South Shields to Birmingham?

The distance between South Shields and Birmingham is 217 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from South Shields to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Birmingham?

The best way to get from South Shields to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £95 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the South Shields to Birmingham bus arrive?

South Shields to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the South Shields to Birmingham train arrive?

South Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Birmingham is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from South Shields to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 52m
£112–163
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk078
8h 1m
£27–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
7h 16m
£29–93
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Birminghamcar 201.9 mi
3h 30m
£50–71
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
5h 13m
£56–154
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 13m
£78–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 59m
£79–210
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 London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 28m
£97–360

South Shields to Birmingham by subway and train

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station via Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 7h 16m.

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