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How to get fromSouthampton to Birtleyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Birtley by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus bus
    3h 18m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10
    10h 49m
    £41–73

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Doncastertrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 13m
    £131–231

  4. Drive  312.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Birtleycar car 312.7 mi
    5h 14m
    £78–112

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 44m
    £60–253

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5h 19m
    £65–151

  7. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 57m
    £154–234

  8. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    10h 57m
    £51–95

Southampton to Birtley by train, subway, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Durham Road-Fire Station via Doncaster, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, and Interchange in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Durham Road-Fire Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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