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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £13 - £25 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to South Shields is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Manchester to South Shields?

The distance between Manchester and South Shields is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Manchester to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Manchester to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Manchester to South Shields?

The best way to get from Manchester to South Shields is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Manchester to South Shields bus arrive?

Manchester to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to South Shields is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Manchester to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1826+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 59m
£29–71
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
5h 9m
£13–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
4h 1m
£22–35
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to South Shieldscar 134 mi
2h 41m
£33–48

Manchester to South Shields by train and subway

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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