What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at South Shields via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and South Shields is 323 miles. The road distance is 296.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to South Shields bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train from?

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to South Shields bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to South Shields is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£112–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 47m
£41–155
Drive 294.5 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to South Shieldscar 294.5 mi
5h
£72–104
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 2m
£82–306
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 37m
£86–150
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 37m
£130–326
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 52m
£141–419
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 50m
£142–422
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 50m
£111–283

Southend-on-Sea to South Shields by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 320.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 47m.

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