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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to bus which costs £10 - £50 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from South Shields to Wakefield?

The distance between South Shields and Wakefield is 125 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Wakefield without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from South Shields to Wakefield, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Wakefield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Wakefield?

The best way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs £10 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the South Shields to Wakefield bus arrive?

South Shields to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Wakefield train arrive?

South Shields to Wakefield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Wakefield is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from South Shields to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2175+ hotels available in Wakefield.

South Shields to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Wakefield by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 4m
£62–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
4h 38m
£10–45
Drive 103.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Wakefieldcar 103.7 mi
1h 56m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 32m
£45–79

South Shields to Wakefield by subway and train

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Wakefield Kirkgate via John Street, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, and Leeds in around 4h 32m.

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