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How to get fromSouth Shields to Cumbriaby train, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 104 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    4h 32m
    £30–51

  2. Drive  80.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Cumbriacar car 80.5 mi
    1h 45m
    £20–29

  3. Ferry, line 307 bus, line 684 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 307
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    4. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    6h 32m

  4. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    4h 33m
    £44–73

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  • Distance: 95.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Cumbria. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, walk to La Mexxaluna, take the line 104 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to Cumbria via North Shields Ferry Terminal, Transport Hub, Haymarket Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, Railway Station, Hexham, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 32m.

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