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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to South Shields is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to South Shields is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Torquay and arriving at South Shields via Newton Abbot and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Torquay to South Shields?

The distance between Torquay and South Shields is 420 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £220 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Torquay to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Torquay to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Where does the Torquay to South Shields train arrive?

Torquay to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Torquay to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to South Shields is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Torquay to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 17m
£224–319
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 50m
£75–181
Drive 379.1 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to South Shieldscar 379.1 mi
6h 26m
£93–134
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
5h 18m
£102–233
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Torquay to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain
11h 34m
£179–333
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 51m
£146–448
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
7h 33m
£128–317
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 51m
£149–348
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 52m
£145–294

Torquay to South Shields by train and subway

74Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.9 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £220–310 and the journey takes 6h 32m.

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