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How to get fromSouth Shields to Kentby train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from South Shields to Kent by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 21m
    £119–193

  2. Drive 317.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Kentcar car 317.1 mi
    5h 16m
    £78–112

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 426 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    10h 24m
    £79–178

  4. Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway subway
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 41m
    £98–368

  5. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 52m
    £139–325

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 24m
    £127–318

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 52m
    £162–472

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 4m
    £126–339

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 13m
    £114–311

  10. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 22m
    £119–270

South Shields to Kent by bus, foot, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Lenham via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 21m.

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