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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Wales is to subway and bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Wales is to subway and fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Wales. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Wales. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from South Shields to Wales?

The distance between South Shields and Wales is 325 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from South Shields to Wales, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Wales?

The best way to get from South Shields to Wales is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the South Shields to Wales bus arrive?

South Shields to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Wales train arrive?

South Shields to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Wales is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from South Shields to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 36m
£167–248
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
4h 34m
£37–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
10h 34m
£60–143
Drive 306.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Cardiffcar 306.7 mi
5h 22m
£75–108
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 51m
£117–213
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
11h 41m
£42–73
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
6h 15m
£90–239
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 3m
£131–298

South Shields to Wales by subway and train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 34m.

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