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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Byker is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Byker is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Byker?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Brinkburn Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 0 min.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Byker?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Shields and arriving at Byker. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from South Shields to Byker?

The distance between South Shields and Byker is 40 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Byker without a car is to bus which takes 0 min and costs .

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

The bus from Interchange to Brinkburn Street takes 0 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

South Shields to Byker bus services, operated by Northstar, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Byker train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields to Byker bus arrive?

South Shields to Byker bus services, operated by Northstar, arrive at Brinkburn Street station.

Where does the South Shields to Byker train arrive?

South Shields to Byker train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Byker station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Byker?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Byker is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Shields to Byker.

Where can I stay near Byker?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Byker.

South Shields to Byker - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 301 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Byker by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Brinkburn Streetbus 900
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Bykercar 9.6 mi
19 min
£3–4
Ferry, line 301 bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
2. Take the bus from West Percy Street to Shields Road - Robinson Streetbus 301
1h 7m
Subway
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Bykersubway Yel
1h 21m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Bykertaxi 9.6 mi
19 min
£45–60

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

Northstar operates a bus from Interchange to Brinkburn Street twice daily, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nexus Metro operates a subway from South Shields to Byker every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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