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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to South Shields is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to South Shields is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Interchange via Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at South Shields via Paddington, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Swansea to South Shields?

The distance between Swansea and South Shields is 473 miles. The road distance is 312.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to South Shields without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 30m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Swansea to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Swansea to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

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

Swansea to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to South Shields?

The best way to get from Swansea to South Shields is to train via London which takes 6h 30m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Swansea to South Shields bus arrive?

Swansea to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to South Shields train arrive?

Swansea to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to South Shields is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Swansea to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£179–303
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 56m
£64–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
11h 39m
£68–164
Drive 310.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to South Shieldscar 310.3 mi
6h 25m
£76–109
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
8h 18m
£138–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
9h 4m
£178–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 18m
£144–433
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 44m
£118–300
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 5m
£176–373

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 469.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Interchange via Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Interchange in around 11h 39m.

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