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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £50 - £180 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Bournemouth is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Bournemouth via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from South Shields to Bournemouth?

The distance between South Shields and Bournemouth is 390 miles. The road distance is 349.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from South Shields to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from South Shields to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the South Shields to Bournemouth bus arrive?

South Shields to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the South Shields to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Bournemouth is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from South Shields to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2708+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

South Shields to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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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 Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 2m
£133–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 50m
£52–172
Drive 347.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Bournemouthcar 347.9 mi
5h 47m
£85–123
Subway, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 14m
£97–237
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 53m
£207–303
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 36m
£192–293
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 29m
£102–338
Fly 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 Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 40m
£74–187

South Shields to Bournemouth by subway, train, and foot

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Distance: 387.6 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Bournemouth via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Interchange and London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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