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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Liverpool is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Liverpool is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from South Shields to Liverpool?

The distance between South Shields and Liverpool is 189 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from South Shields to Liverpool, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Liverpool?

The best way to get from South Shields to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the South Shields to Liverpool bus arrive?

South Shields to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Liverpool train arrive?

South Shields to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Liverpool is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from South Shields to Liverpool.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2218+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 8m
£52–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
7h 19m
£24–46
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Liverpoolcar 154.9 mi
3h 5m
£39–56
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 9m
£75–150
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 46m
£71–193

South Shields to Liverpool by subway and train

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 19m.

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