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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Sunderland is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Sunderland is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road and arriving at John Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brockley Whins and arriving at Sunderland. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from South Shields to Sunderland?

The distance between South Shields and Sunderland is 5 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Sunderland without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £5.

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

The subway from Brockley Whins to Sunderland takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

South Shields to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road station.

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

South Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Brockley Whins station.

Where does the South Shields to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Sunderland is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from South Shields to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Sunderland.

South Shields to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Sunderland by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the subway from Brockley Whins to Sunderlandsubway Grn
13 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road to John Streetbus 24
24 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Sunderlandtaxi 8.1 mi
17 min
£40–50
Drive 8.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Sunderlandcar 8.1 mi
17 min
£2–3

South Shields to Sunderland by subway

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Brockley Whins to Sunderland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Nexus Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road to John Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 24 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 30 minutes.

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