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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Durham Station is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Durham Station is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Durham Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crossgate and arriving at Wharton Park. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Durham Station?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Durham Station. 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 Station?

The distance between South Shields and Durham Station is 24 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Durham Station 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 Station?

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Durham Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Durham Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Durham Station?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Durham Station is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from South Shields to Durham Station.

Where can I stay near Durham Station?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Durham Station.

South Shields to Durham Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Durham Station 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 19.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Durham Stationcar 19.1 mi
25 min
£5–7
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Crossgate to Wharton Parkbus 50
1h 41m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Durham Stationtaxi 19.1 mi
25 min
£70–85

South Shields to Durham Station 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 Station, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Crossgate to Wharton Park every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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