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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to South Shields is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to South Shields is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at South Shields via Paddington, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to South Shields?

The distance between Swindon and South Shields is 359 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to South Shields without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Swindon to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Swindon to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

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

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

Train or bus from Swindon to South Shields?

The best way to get from Swindon to South Shields is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Swindon to South Shields bus arrive?

Swindon to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to South Shields is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Swindon to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1934+ hotels available in South Shields.

Swindon to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Swindon to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£128–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 46m
£38–87
Drive 271.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to South Shieldscar 271.6 mi
4h 52m
£69–99
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 28m
£55–128
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£132–207
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
10h 11m
£42–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 47m
£96–332
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
6h 22m
£90–228

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 9h 46m.

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