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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Bristol is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Bristol is to subway and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from South Shields to Bristol?

The distance between South Shields and Bristol is 284 miles. The road distance is 289.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from South Shields to Bristol, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Bristol?

The best way to get from South Shields to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the South Shields to Bristol bus arrive?

South Shields to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Bristol train arrive?

South Shields to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Bristol is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from South Shields to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Bristol.

South Shields to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and bus

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

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Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3h 38m
£36–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 4m
£32–59
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 23m
£134–215
Drive 287.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Bristolcar 287.4 mi
4h 56m
£72–104
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 22m
£76–212
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 57m
£113–274
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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 30m
£113–365
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
11h 1m
£48–89

South Shields to Bristol by subway and train

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Distance: 282.6 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–210 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bristol Bus Station via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 4m.

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