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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Sheffield is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Sheffield is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Sunderland Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Sheffield via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from South Shields to Sheffield?

The distance between South Shields and Sheffield is 141 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from South Shields to Sheffield, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Sheffield?

The best way to get from South Shields to Sheffield is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the South Shields to Sheffield bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Sheffield is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from South Shields to Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Sheffield.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 44m
£59–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
5h 11m
£14–32
Drive 130.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Sheffieldcar 130.8 mi
2h 15m
£33–48
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 18m
£22–32

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 11m.

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