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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Newcastle is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Newcastle is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Market via Interchange, Manchester Airport, bus station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from South Shields to Newcastle?

The distance between South Shields and Newcastle is 260 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Newcastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from South Shields to Newcastle, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Newcastle bus arrive?

South Shields to Newcastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Newcastle?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Newcastle is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from South Shields to Newcastle.

Where can I stay near Newcastle?

There are 486+ hotels available in Newcastle.

South Shields to Newcastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Newcastle by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus 553
8h 1m
Drive 231.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Newcastlecar 231.9 mi
4h 40m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marketbus 553
12h 48m
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
4. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus 553
13h 46m

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Newcastle, Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Newcastle via Interchange, Manchester Airport, bus station, Bus Station, and Market in around 12h 48m.

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