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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Kent is to bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Kent is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Kent. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Dickley Wood via Interchange, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Kent. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Lenham via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from South Shields to Kent?

The distance between South Shields and Kent is 331 miles. The road distance is 318.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Kent without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from South Shields to Kent, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Kent?

The best way to get from South Shields to Kent is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the South Shields to Kent bus arrive?

South Shields to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the South Shields to Kent train arrive?

South Shields to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Kent is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from South Shields to Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Kent.

South Shields to Kent - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

There are 12 ways to get from South Shields to Kent by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 26m
£117–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
10h 39m
£40–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
10h 9m
£78–177
Drive 317.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Kentcar 317.1 mi
5h 16m
£78–113
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, 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 subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
5h 21m
£93–351
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 53m
£80–153
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 56m
£133–325
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 46m
£156–460
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 32m
£121–306
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 7m
£123–324
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 23m
£116–254
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 16m
£106–294

South Shields to Kent by subway and train

190Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.2 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Dickley Wood via Interchange, London Victoria, and King Street in around 10h 39m.

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