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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Plymouth is to bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Plymouth is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Plymouth via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from South Shields to Plymouth?

The distance between South Shields and Plymouth is 448 miles. The road distance is 403.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £230 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from South Shields to Plymouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Shields to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Plymouth?

The best way to get from South Shields to Plymouth is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £230 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the South Shields to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Plymouth train arrive?

South Shields to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Plymouth is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from South Shields to Plymouth.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Plymouth.

South Shields to Plymouth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Plymouth by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 36m
£232–343
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 Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
13h 40m
£48–141
Drive 401.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Plymouthcar 401.4 mi
6h 48m
£97–141
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 16m
£114–255
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
12h 23m
£192–353
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
6h 15m
£87–200
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
4. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
7h 6m
£101–257
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
7h 21m
£159–462
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 44m
£157–316

South Shields to Plymouth by bus

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Distance: 445.4 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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