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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Burnley is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Sunderland Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Burnley. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from South Shields to Burnley?

The distance between South Shields and Burnley is 154 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from South Shields to Burnley, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Burnley?

The best way to get from South Shields to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the South Shields to Burnley bus arrive?

South Shields to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the South Shields to Burnley train arrive?

South Shields to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Burnley is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from South Shields to Burnley.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 999+ hotels available in Burnley.

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 58m
£44–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 12m
£18–25
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Burnleycar 107.8 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Bus, line 591 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2bus 172
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
6h 29m

South Shields to Burnley by subway and train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Burnley Manchester Road via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Mechanics Institute via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 12m.

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