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 £4 - £6 and takes 57 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 taxi which takes 17 min and costs £40 - £55.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Square - Metro station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 0 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 South Shields. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

The distance between Whitley Bay and South Shields is 31 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 bus which takes 0 min and costs .

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

The bus from Station Square - Metro to Interchange takes 0 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Whitley Bay to South Shields bus services, operated by Northstar, depart from Station Square - Metro.

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 Northstar, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to South Shields train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1940+ hotels available in South Shields.

Whitley Bay to South Shields - 6 ways to travel via bus, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus, subway, ferry, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Square - Metro to Interchangebus 900
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
57 min
£4–6
Line 301 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Nile Streetbus 317 / ...
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
1h 6m
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to North Shields Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
14 min
Subway, ferry
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to North Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
48 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to South Shieldstaxi 8.9 mi
17 min
£40–55

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

Northstar operates a bus from Station Square - Metro to Interchange once daily, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nexus Metro operates a subway from Whitley Bay to South Shields every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 57 min.

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