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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station is to subway and bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Birmingham New Street Station?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Birmingham New Street Station?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station?

The distance between South Shields and Birmingham New Street Station is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station?

The best way to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station bus arrive?

South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station.

Where can I stay near Birmingham New Street Station?

There are 3342+ hotels available in Birmingham New Street Station.

South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station

Q: How long does it take to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station, including transfers.

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station 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 57m
£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 12m
£24–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
6h 58m
£40–95
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Birmingham New Street Stationcar 201.1 mi
3h 35m
£49–71
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
5h 18m
£56–144
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 27m
£76–160
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
5h 7m
£84–210
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 33m
£97–359

South Shields to Birmingham New Street Station by subway, train, and foot

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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