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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to South Shields is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to South Shields is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fawcett Street and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at South Shields via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to South Shields?

The distance between Sunderland and South Shields is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to South Shields without a car is to bus which takes 27 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Fawcett Street to Interchange takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Sunderland to South Shields bus arrive?

Sunderland to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to South Shields train arrive?

Sunderland to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to South Shields is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Sunderland to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Sunderland to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to South Shields by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus 24
27 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Pelawsubway Grn
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to South Shieldssubway Yel
40 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to South Shieldstaxi 7.5 mi
15 min
£18–23
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to South Shieldscar 7.5 mi
15 min
£2–3

Sunderland to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Go North East operates a bus from Fawcett Street to Interchange every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to South Shields via Pelaw in around 40 min.

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