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How to get fromSouth Shields to Kielder Forestby bus, taxi, car, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Kielder Forest by bus, taxi, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via Monument

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Cottonshopeburnfootbus bus X74
    2. Take the taxi from Cottonshopeburnfoot to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    3h 50m

  2. Drive  60.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Kielder Forestcar car 60.1 mi
    1h 54m
    £16–22

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Cottonshopeburnfootbus bus X74
    2. Take the taxi from Cottonshopeburnfoot to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    3h 52m

  4. Ferry, line 307 bus, bus, taxi

    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 Boathouse Cottagebus bus X74
    4. Take the taxi from Boathouse Cottage to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    5h

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train Newcastle - Hexham / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hexham to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    £151–188

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  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Kielder Forest, England?

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Kielder Forest. However, you can take the subway to Monument, walk to Eldon Square Bus Station, take the bus to Cottonshopeburnfoot, then take the taxi to Kielder Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from South Shields to Kielder Forest in around 1h 54m.

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