There are 3 ways to get from Birtley to South Shields by bus, train, taxi 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.
Recommended option
Bus, train • 51 min
$4 - $9
2 alternative options
Taxi • 13 min
$40 - $50
Drive • 13 min
$2 - $4
What companies run services between Birtley, Durham, England and South Shields, England?
There is no direct connection from Birtley to South Shields. However, you can take the bus to Gateshead Interchange (Gateshead Bus Interchange/metro Station), take the walk to Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (Gateshead Bus Interchange/Metro Station), then take the train to South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (South Shields Metro Station). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to South Shields.
- Phone
- 0191 203 3199
- contactmetro@nexus.org.uk
- Website
- nexus.org.uk
Train from Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (Gateshead Bus Interchange/Metro Station) to South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (South Shields Metro Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- nexus.org.uk
- Phone
- 0191 420 50 50
- Website
- simplygo.com
Bus from Birtley, Durham Road-Fire Station (Outside Fire Station) to Gateshead Interchange (Gateshead Bus Interchange/metro Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- simplygo.com
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Birtley, Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (Opposite Post Office) to Gateshead Interchange (Gateshead Bus Interchange/metro Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
Blue Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 191 262 6666
- Website
- bluelinetaxis.com
Noda Taxis
- Phone
- +44 191 222 1888
- Website
- noda-taxis.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Birtley to South Shields?
The distance between Birtley and South Shields is 15 km. The road distance is 16 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Birtley to South Shields?
The cheapest way to get from Birtley to South Shields is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Birtley to South Shields?
The quickest way to get from Birtley to South Shields is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £30 - £40.
How long does it take to get from Birtley to South Shields?
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Birtley to South Shields, including transfers.