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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Seaham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Seaham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Seaham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at John Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Seaham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Seaham via Heworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from South Shields to Seaham?

The distance between South Shields and Seaham is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Seaham without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £3 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from South Shields to Seaham, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Seaham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Seaham bus arrive?

South Shields to Seaham bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Street station.

Where does the South Shields to Seaham train arrive?

South Shields to Seaham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Heworth station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Seaham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from South Shields to Seaham.

Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1979+ hotels available in Seaham.

South Shields to Seaham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Seaham by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
1h 10m
£3–6
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Heworthsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Heworth to Seahamtrain Newcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
1h 23m
£8–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Seahamtaxi 13.1 mi
26 min
£60–75
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Seahamcar 13.1 mi
26 min
£4–5
Line 24 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Interchangebus 24
2. Take the bus from Interchange to New Strangford Roadbus 60
1h 12m
Bus via Anderson Street-Library
1. Take the bus from Anderson Street-Library to Fawcett Streetbus E1
1h 22m
£3–6

South Shields to Seaham by bus and train

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Interchange to John Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 20 minutes.

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