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

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

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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 8m
    £88–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus bus Uk010
    6h 38m
    £23–33

  3. Drive  181.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Leicestercar car 181.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    7h 8m
    £86–183

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    8h 8m
    £35–61

  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
    5h 6m
    £105–342

South Shields to Leicester by subway and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Asda twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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