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 subway which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Byker?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace and arriving at Shields Road - Robinson Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Byker?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Shields and arriving at Byker. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from South Shields to Byker?

The distance between South Shields and Byker is 6 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 subway which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

The subway from North Shields to Byker takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

South Shields to Byker bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace station.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Byker bus arrive?

South Shields to Byker bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Shields Road - Robinson 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 2327+ hotels available in Byker.

South Shields to Byker - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 301 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Byker by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from North Shields to Bykersubway Yel
17 min
£1–4
Line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace to Shields Road - Robinson Streetbus 301
30 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Bykertaxi 9.6 mi
19 min
£21–26
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Bykercar 9.6 mi
19 min
£3–4

South Shields to Byker by subway

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Nexus Metro operates a subway from North Shields to Byker every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace to Shields Road - Robinson Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.

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