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

The cheapest way to get from Whickham to South Shields is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whickham to South Shields is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Whickham and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rectory Lane-Holme Ave and arriving at Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Whickham and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Whickham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Metrocentre and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Whickham to South Shields?

The distance between Whickham and South Shields is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whickham to South Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 45 min and costs £2 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Whickham to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Whickham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Rectory Lane-Holme Ave station.

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

Whickham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Metrocentre station.

Where does the Whickham to South Shields bus arrive?

Whickham to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace station.

Where does the Whickham to South Shields train arrive?

Whickham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Whickham to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Whickham to South Shields is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Whickham to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Whickham to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Whickham to South Shields by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Metrocentre to Newcastletrain Hexham - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway Yel
45 min
£2–6
Line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane-Holme Ave to Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terracebus 301
1h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whickham to South Shieldstaxi 13.2 mi
25 min
£29–35
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Whickham to South Shieldscar 13.2 mi
25 min
£4–5
Line 301 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane-Holme Ave to Interchangebus 301
2. Take the subway from Gateshead to South Shieldssubway Yel
51 min

Whickham to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Go North East operates a bus from Rectory Lane-Holme Ave to Wallsend Road-Elsdon Terrace every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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