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How to get fromWales to South Shieldsby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 31m
    £157–246

  2. Bus, fly to Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4h 6m
    £39–104

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    8h 44m
    £76–126

  4. Drive  307.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to South Shieldscar car 307.1 mi
    5h 21m
    £77–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 4m
    £142–215

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 22m
    £149–217

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    10h 38m

  8. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 4m
    £77–214

Wales to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 31m.

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