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How to get fromSouth Shields to Londonderryby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from South Shields to Londonderry by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    5h 59m
    £51–144

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    12h 59m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from South Shields to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar car
    6h 48m
    £83–304

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 25m
    £87–215

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 30m
    £97–238

  6. Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus
    8h 38m

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    8h 25m
    £95–238

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    6h 45m
    £123–333

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212
    15h 7m

  10. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    15h 29m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Londonderry. However, you can take the subway to South Gosforth, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Londonderry via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 12h 59m.

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