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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Durham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Durham is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crossgate and arriving at Bus Station Stand E station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Durham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Durham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from South Shields to Durham?

The distance between South Shields and Durham is 24 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Durham without a car is to subway and train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 48 min to get from South Shields to Durham, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Durham bus arrive?

South Shields to Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the South Shields to Durham train arrive?

South Shields to Durham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Durham is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from South Shields to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Durham.

South Shields to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 24 bus

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
48 min
£6–14
Drive 19.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Durhamcar 19.2 mi
24 min
£5–7
Line 24 bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Interchangebus 24
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
1h 36m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Durhamtaxi 19.2 mi
24 min
£70–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossgate to Bus Station Stand Ebus 50
1h 43m

South Shields to Durham by subway and train

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Distance: 23.9 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Interchange in around 1h 36m.

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