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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Basildon is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Basildon is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Interchange Stand F and arriving at Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Basildon. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Basildon via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from South Shields to Basildon?

The distance between South Shields and Basildon is 305 miles. The road distance is 288.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Basildon without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from South Shields to Basildon, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Basildon?

The best way to get from South Shields to Basildon is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the South Shields to Basildon bus arrive?

South Shields to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the South Shields to Basildon train arrive?

South Shields to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Basildon is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from South Shields to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

South Shields to Basildon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from South Shields to Basildon by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 29m
£52–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
9h 46m
£34–72
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Basildon287.2 mi
4h 40m
£70–102
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
5h 3m
£70–270
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's CrossSunderland - London Kings Cross
6h 27m
£46–125
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
5h 41m
£117–358
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
5h 52m
£103–358
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
6h 46m
£76–273
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
6h 46m
£67–233
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
6h 38m
£74–260
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
6h 53m
£71–257

South Shields to Basildon by subway and train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange Stand F to Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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