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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cambridge is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Cambridge via Newcastle and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from South Shields to Cambridge?

The distance between South Shields and Cambridge is 248 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Cambridge without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from South Shields to Cambridge, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Shields to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Cambridge?

The best way to get from South Shields to Cambridge is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the South Shields to Cambridge bus arrive?

South Shields to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the South Shields to Cambridge train arrive?

South Shields to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Cambridge is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from South Shields to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 914+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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There are 7 ways to get from South Shields to Cambridge by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 50m
£83–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
9h 30m
£40–67
Drive 231.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Cambridgecar 231.1 mi
3h 54m
£58–84
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 20m
£88–295
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Peterboroughtrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 46m
£71–107
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
6h 7m
£62–198
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 47m
£73–227

South Shields to Cambridge by subway and train

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Cambridge via Central Station, Newcastle, and Peterborough in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Drummer St Bus Station via Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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