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How to get fromTynemouth to South Shieldsby bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tynemouth to South Shields by bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Station Terrace - Metro to Interchangebus bus 900
  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Tynemouth to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    1h 1m
    £4–6
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    7 min
  4. Line 333 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tynemouth Village to New Quay - Ferry Terminalbus bus 333
    2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    37 min
  5. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Tynemouth to North Shieldssubway subway Yel
    2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    31 min
  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tynemouth to South Shieldstaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    15 min
    £35–50

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

Northstar operates a bus from Station Terrace - Metro to Interchange twice daily, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nexus Ferry operates a ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminal every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min.

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