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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to South Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at South Shields via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Southampton to South Shields?

The distance between Southampton and South Shields is 361 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Southampton to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Southampton to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southampton to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to South Shields?

The best way to get from Southampton to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to South Shields bus arrive?

Southampton to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to South Shields train arrive?

Southampton to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to South Shields is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Southampton to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Southampton to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£126–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 5m
£43–90
Drive 321.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to South Shieldscar 321.1 mi
5h 24m
£79–114
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, subway
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
3h 20m
£85–212
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 41m
£190–274
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
10h 40m
£55–155
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 44m
£71–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 22m
£67–156
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 11m
£125–308

Southampton to South Shields by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 359 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to South Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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