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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Stanley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Stanley is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Stanley?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Stanley station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Stanley Bus Station Stand J via Galleries Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from South Shields to Stanley?

The distance between South Shields and Stanley is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Stanley without a car is to subway and bus via Central Stn Neville St which takes 1h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from South Shields to Stanley, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Stanley bus arrive?

South Shields to Stanley bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Galleries Bus Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Stanley?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Stanley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from South Shields to Stanley.

Where can I stay near Stanley?

There are 2242+ hotels available in Stanley.

South Shields to Stanley - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Stanley by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus via Central Stn Neville St
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Stanley Bus Station Stand Kbus X30 / ...
1h 6m
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Stanleycar 16.2 mi
26 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Stanleytaxi 16.2 mi
26 min
£30–40
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Gatesheadsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Stanley Bus Station Stand Kbus X32 / ...
1h 19m
Line 50 bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Galleries Bus Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Galleries Bus Station to Stanley Bus Station Stand Jbus 8
1h 55m

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Distance: 20.5 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Stanley Bus Station Stand J via Galleries Bus Station in around 1h 55m.

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