What is the cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields is to train via Bus Station which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Welwyn Garden City and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Welwyn Garden City station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Welwyn Garden City and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at South Shields via Stevenage and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

The distance between Welwyn Garden City and South Shields is 259 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.

How do I travel from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to South Shields bus from?

Welwyn Garden City to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to South Shields train from?

Welwyn Garden City to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Stevenage station.

Train or bus from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to South Shields bus arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Welwyn Garden City to South Shields is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1951+ hotels available in South Shields.

Welwyn Garden City to South Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Welwyn Garden City to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 13m
£84–132
Train via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain
4h 31m
£43–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
8h 28m
£46–122
Drive 252.9 mi
1. Drive from Welwyn Garden City to South Shieldscar 252.9 mi
4h 14m
£61–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
4h 49m
£72–322
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
5h 31m
£123–306

Welwyn Garden City to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Welwyn Garden City, England and South Shields, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Stevenage to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h.

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