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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to London is to bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to London is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and London?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to London. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at London Victoria via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and London?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to London. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at King's Cross via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from South Shields to London?

The distance between South Shields and London is 279 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to London without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from South Shields to London, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to London?

The best way to get from South Shields to London is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the South Shields to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to London?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to London is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from South Shields to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21953+ hotels available in London.

South Shields to London - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to London by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 26m
£92–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
7h 9m
£30–130
Drive 276.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Londoncar 276.4 mi
4h 51m
£68–98
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3h 32m
£59–272
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
5h 4m
£70–130
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 London Waterlootrain
4h 42m
£114–277
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
5h 13m
£119–388
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 25m
£131–407

South Shields to London by subway and train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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