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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 7m
    £45–116

  2. Drive 129.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Blackpoolcar car 129.9 mi
    2h 39m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 44m
    £34–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    5h 1m
    £67–143

  5. Subway, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 25m
    £43–81

South Shields to Blackpool by subway and train

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Blackpool North via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Preston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 44m.

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