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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Southampton is to subway and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Coach Station via Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Southampton. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Southampton Central via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from South Shields to Southampton?

The distance between South Shields and Southampton is 361 miles. The road distance is 323.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from South Shields to Southampton, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Shields to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Southampton?

The best way to get from South Shields to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the South Shields to Southampton bus arrive?

South Shields to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the South Shields to Southampton train arrive?

South Shields to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Southampton is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from South Shields to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Southampton.

South Shields to Southampton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 23m
£124–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
10h 10m
£48–162
Drive 321.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Southamptoncar 321.4 mi
5h 24m
£79–114
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3h 32m
£85–212
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 18m
£187–273
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
12h 54m
£73–131
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 14m
£71–292
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 Southampton Centraltrain
5h 52m
£68–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
5h 33m
£125–308

South Shields to Southampton by subway, train, and foot

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Distance: 358.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Southampton Central via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Coach Station via Interchange and London Victoria in around 10h 10m.

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