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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to South Shields is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to South Shields is to train and fly and subway which takes 3h 34m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to South Shields. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Interchange Stand M via London Victoria and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at South Shields via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to South Shields?

The distance between Basingstoke and South Shields is 330 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Basingstoke to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Basingstoke to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

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

Basingstoke to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to South Shields?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Basingstoke to South Shields bus arrive?

Basingstoke to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to South Shields train arrive?

Basingstoke to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to South Shields is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Basingstoke to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 305+ hotels available in South Shields.

Basingstoke to South Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basingstoke to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£65–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 36m
£22–58
Drive 298.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to South Shieldscar 298.2 mi
5h 4m
£72–104
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
3h 34m
£90–232
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 7m
£50–317
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sunderland Interchangebus 426 / ...
10h 36m
£63–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 38m
£64–264
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
5h 22m
£66–233
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the subway from Central Station to South Shieldssubway
6h 36m
£86–330

Basingstoke to South Shields by bus

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to South Shields via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Interchange Stand M via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Sunderland Interchange in around 8h 36m.

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