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How to get fromSouth Shields to Bowness-on-Solwayby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Bowness-on-Solway by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Annan to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    £95–143

  2. Drive 83.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 83.2 mi
    1h 43m
    £21–30

  3. Line 307 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 307
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus bus 685
    6h 20m

  4. Train, line 93 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Armsbus bus 93
    4h 2m
    £26–51

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Map of how to get from South Shields to Bowness-on-Solway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Kings Arms via Haymarket Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, Cranstons, and Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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