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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to North Shields is to bus and line 301 bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to North Shields is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to North Shields?

The distance between Manchester and North Shields is 155 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Manchester to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Manchester to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to North Shields train from?

Manchester to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to North Shields?

The best way to get from Manchester to North Shields is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to North Shields bus arrive?

Manchester to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Manchester to North Shields train arrive?

Manchester to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to North Shields is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Manchester to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1830+ hotels available in North Shields.

Manchester to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to North Shields by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 58m
£27–112
Bus, line 301 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus 301
5h 1m
£14–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Streetbus Uk073
4h 34m
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to North Shieldscar 135.9 mi
2h 45m
£34–48

Manchester to North Shields by train, foot, and subway

143Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.3 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and North Shields, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £26–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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