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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Scarborough is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Scarborough is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at West Square Stop V via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Scarborough via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from South Shields to Scarborough?

The distance between South Shields and Scarborough is 132 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Scarborough without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from South Shields to Scarborough, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Shields to Scarborough train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields to Scarborough bus arrive?

South Shields to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Scarborough train arrive?

South Shields to Scarborough train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Scarborough is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from South Shields to Scarborough.

Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1999+ hotels available in Scarborough.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
2h 53m
£44–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus 843
7h
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Yorktrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to West Square Stop Vbus 843
5h 20m
£24–36
Drive 85.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Scarboroughcar 85.7 mi
1h 45m
£21–31

South Shields to Scarborough by subway and train

129Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to West Square Stop V via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h.

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