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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to South Shields is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Walsall to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at South Shields via Birmingham New Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Walsall to South Shields?

The distance between Walsall and South Shields is 228 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Walsall to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Walsall to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Walsall to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Walsall to South Shields?

The best way to get from Walsall to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Walsall to South Shields bus arrive?

Walsall to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Walsall to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Walsall to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to South Shields is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Walsall to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1936+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 31m
£97–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
7h 53m
£28–54
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Walsall to South Shieldscar 196.4 mi
3h 23m
£49–71
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 59m
£74–165
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
7h 7m
£78–153
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Walsall to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
6h
£74–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Walsall to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
5h 47m
£76–205
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Walsall to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
5h 57m
£100–365

Walsall to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Interchange via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 7h 53m.

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