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 via Upminster station which costs £21 - £60 and takes 9h 56m.

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 30m and costs £40 - £120.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from South Shields to Basildon, including transfers.

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 30m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £140 and takes 9h 43m.

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 43m to drive from South Shields to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1838+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£40–119
Bus via Upminster station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 426 / ...
9h 56m
£22–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 43m
£24–132
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Basildoncar 287.2 mi
4h 43m
£71–102
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
5h 3m
£75–281
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 40m
£107–358
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 53m
£97–348
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 46m
£67–274
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 50m
£63–239
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 44m
£69–251

South Shields to Basildon by subway and train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 £30–95 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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