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How to get fromSouth Shields to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 10m
    £102–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus bus Uk010
    6h 34m
    £23–38

  3. Drive 181.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Leicestercar car 181.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £45–64

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 43m
    £60–163

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    7h 45m
    £30–85

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    4h 59m
    £111–356

South Shields to Leicester by subway and train

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Leicester via Central Station, Newcastle, and Sheffield in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Asda every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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