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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Basildon is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 44m.

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 which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £150.

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 and arriving at Barking Station via Interchange, Victoria Coach Station and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

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 31m.

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 which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 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 which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the South Shields to Basildon bus arrive?

South Shields to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 44m to drive from South Shields to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Basildon.

South Shields to Basildon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 10 ways to get from South Shields to Basildon by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 31m
£103–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
9h 56m
£38–159
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Basildoncar 287.2 mi
4h 44m
£72–103
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
4h 58m
£71–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
8h 28m
£86–130
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train, subway
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the subway from Waterloo station to West Ham stationsubway
5. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 47m
£118–284
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 48m
£126–407
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
6h 38m
£96–269
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 48m
£93–201
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 45m
£87–264

South Shields to Basildon by subway and train

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Distance: 303.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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