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How to get fromSouth Shields to Burton upon Trentby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Burton upon Trent by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 57m
    £97–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    7h 30m
    £23–61

  3. Drive 173.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Burton upon Trentcar car 173.5 mi
    2h 54m
    £42–61

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain train
    6h 1m
    £72–177

  5. Subway, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Alfretontrain train
    7h 58m
    £35–59

South Shields to Burton upon Trent by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Burton upon Trent, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Burton-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Railway Station via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Derby Bus Station, and Corporation Street in around 7h 30m.

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