What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields is to subway and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

The distance between Waterloo Station and South Shields is 282 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to South Shields bus from?

Waterloo Station to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to South Shields train from?

Waterloo Station to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to South Shields bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to South Shields train arrive?

Waterloo Station to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to South Shields is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Waterloo Station to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Waterloo Station to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£93–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 34m
£32–141
Drive 277.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to South Shieldscar 277.4 mi
4h 55m
£68–98
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
3h 50m
£61–285
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
9h 9m
£36–76
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 26m
£114–277
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 25m
£136–428
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 33m
£121–401

Waterloo Station to South Shields by subway, foot, and train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and South Shields, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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