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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Taunton is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Taunton is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at County Hall via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Taunton. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Taunton via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from South Shields to Taunton?

The distance between South Shields and Taunton is 365 miles. The road distance is 330.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £190 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from South Shields to Taunton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Taunton?

The best way to get from South Shields to Taunton is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £190 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the South Shields to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Taunton is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from South Shields to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 809+ hotels available in Taunton.

South Shields to Taunton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Taunton by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 1m
£192–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
11h 40m
£43–79
Drive 328.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Tauntoncar 328.4 mi
5h 34m
£80–116
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4h 18m
£52–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
10h 42m
£152–283
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4h 37m
£104–236
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
5h 42m
£119–392
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 3m
£106–266

Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 363.2 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £190–270 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to County Hall via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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