What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to North Shields is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to North Shields is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £55 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Fawcett Street and arriving at Transport Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to North Shields?

The distance between Sunderland and North Shields is 19 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to North Shields without a car is to subway which takes 59 min and costs £5 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to North Shields?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Sunderland to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to North Shields bus from?

Sunderland to North Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Fawcett Street station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to North Shields train from?

Sunderland to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to North Shields bus arrive?

Sunderland to North Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to North Shields train arrive?

Sunderland to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Monument station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to North Shields is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Sunderland to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2014+ hotels available in North Shields.

Sunderland to North Shields - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 9 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to North Shields by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Monumentsubway Grn
2. Take the subway from Monument to North Shieldssubway Yel
59 min
£5–6
Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to North Shieldscar 12.5 mi
23 min
£4–5
Line 9 bus, line 319 bus
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Bus Stationbus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 319
1h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to North Shieldstaxi 12.5 mi
23 min
£55–75
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus E2 / ...
2. Take the subway from South Shields to North Shieldssubway Yel
1h 55m
£7–9

Sunderland to North Shields by subway

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and North Shields, England?

You can take a subway from Sunderland to North Shields via Monument in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fawcett Street to Transport Hub via Bus Station in around 1h 14m.

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