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 and subway which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £120 - £200.

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 Terminal 5 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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, bus or fly from Southampton to South Shields?

The best way to get from Southampton to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Southampton to South Shields bus arrive?

Southampton to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 1935+ hotels available in South Shields.

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There are 10 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 14m
£120–196
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
11h 19m
£45–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus 815
9h 56m
£55–97
Drive 321.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to South Shieldscar 321.1 mi
5h 24m
£81–116
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 50m
£90–213
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 45m
£157–238
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 25m
£85–316
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 32m
£70–155
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 29m
£113–278
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 26m
£105–265

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 359 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Interchange in around 9h 56m.

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