There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Ulverston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
4h 33m£56–111Drive 108.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shields to Ulverstoncar 108.2 mi
2h 18m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowness Pierbus 508
7h 16m£31–57
South Shields to Ulverston by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Ulverston is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Ulverston is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Ulverston via Newcastle, Carlisle and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between South Shields and Ulverston is 165 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Ulverston without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from South Shields to Ulverston, including transfers.
South Shields to Ulverston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Ulverston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Ulverston is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from South Shields to Ulverston.
There are 2634+ hotels available in Ulverston.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Ulverston, England?
You can take a subway from South Shields to Ulverston via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Lancaster in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bowness Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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