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 taxi which takes 17 min and costs £20 - £24.

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?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Sunderland via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from South Shields to Sunderland?

The distance between South Shields and Sunderland is 7 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 bus which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road to John Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 10 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 South Shields 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 Pelaw 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 1973+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Westoe Road-Mowbray Road to John Streetbus 24
24 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
40 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shields to Sunderlandtaxi 8.1 mi
17 min
£20–24
Drive 8.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Sunderlandcar 8.1 mi
17 min
£2–3

South Shields to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 40 min.

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