What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to North Shields is to fly and subway which costs £35 - £95 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to North Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast to North Shields?

The distance between Belfast and North Shields is 217 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to North Shields without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to North Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Belfast to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to North Shields bus from?

Belfast to North Shields bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to North Shields bus arrive?

Belfast to North Shields bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1893+ hotels available in North Shields.

Belfast to North Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to North Shields by plane, subway, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, subway
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to North Shieldssubway
3h 35m
£35–95
Bus and ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
9h 39m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 35m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
11h 41m
£99–534
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 57m
£61–266
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Monument to North Shieldssubway
5h 27m
£64–256
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
10h 52m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
12h 18m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to North Shieldscar
5h 43m
£76–122

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 215.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and North Shields, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to North Shields. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to South Gosforth, then take the subway to North Shields. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to North Shields via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 9h 39m.

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