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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Blyth is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Blyth is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £75 - £95.

How far is it from South Shields to Blyth?

The distance between South Shields and Blyth is 11 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Blyth without a car is to ferry and taxi and line 309 bus which takes 46 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from South Shields to Blyth, including transfers.

Can I drive from South Shields to Blyth?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Blyth is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from South Shields to Blyth.

Where can I stay near Blyth?

There are 1945+ hotels available in Blyth.

South Shields to Blyth - 5 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and line 309 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Blyth by ferry, taxi, bus, subway, or car

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Ferry, taxi, line 309 bus
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1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the taxi from North Shields Ferry Terminal to Park Avenue-York Roadtaxi
3. Take the bus from Park Avenue-York Road to Prince of Walesbus 309
46 min
Drive 16.9 mi
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1. Drive from South Shields to Blythcar 16.9 mi
31 min
£5–6
Subway, line 309 bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Whitley Baysubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Park Avenue-York Road to Bus stationbus 309
1h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Blythtaxi 16.9 mi
31 min
£75–95
Ferry, taxi, line 309 bus via Bus station
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the taxi from North Shields Ferry Terminal to Park Avenue-York Roadtaxi
3. Take the bus from Park Avenue-York Road to Bus stationbus 309
47 min

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Blyth, Northumberland, England?

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Blyth. However, you can take the ferry to North Shields Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Park Avenue-York Road, then take the line 309 bus to Prince of Wales. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Bus station via Whitley Bay and Park Avenue-York Road in around 1h 34m.

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