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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to South Shields is to bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at South Shields via Paddington, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Wales to South Shields?

The distance between Wales and South Shields is 427 miles. The road distance is 308.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to South Shields without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Wales to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Wales to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train or bus from Wales to South Shields?

The best way to get from Wales to South Shields is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Wales to South Shields bus arrive?

Wales to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Wales to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to South Shields is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Wales to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Wales to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£158–265
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 5m
£36–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
9h 29m
£59–143
Drive 307.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to South Shieldscar 307.1 mi
5h 21m
£75–109
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 23m
£180–252
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
10h 40m
£41–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 6m
£118–385

Wales to South Shields by train and subway

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange in around 9h 29m.

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