What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oxford Street and arriving at West Percy Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and South Shields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at North Shields. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

The distance between Whitley Bay and South Shields is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

The subway from Whitley Bay to North Shields takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to South Shields bus from?

Whitley Bay to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Oxford Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to South Shields train from?

Whitley Bay to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Whitley Bay station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to South Shields bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to South Shields bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at West Percy Street station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to South Shields train arrive?

Whitley Bay to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at North Shields station.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1952+ hotels available in South Shields.

Whitley Bay to South Shields - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 301 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to North Shieldssubway Yel
8 min
£1–4
Line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Oxford Street to West Percy Streetbus 301 / ...
23 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to South Shieldstaxi 8.9 mi
17 min
£19–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Whitley Bay to South Shieldswalk 4.1 mi
1h 17m

Whitley Bay to South Shields by subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and South Shields, England?

Nexus Metro operates a subway from Whitley Bay to North Shields every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Oxford Street to West Percy Street every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min.

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