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 - £65 and takes 9h 54m.

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 £90 - £160.

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 Bus Station via Interchange, Finchley Road Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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 £90 - £160.

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 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 30m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 54m.

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 44m to drive from South Shields to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 300+ hotels available in Basildon.

South Shields to Basildon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 7 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
£90–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
9h 54m
£35–64
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Basildoncar 287.2 mi
4h 44m
£70–101
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 West Ham to Basildontrain
4h 45m
£73–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
8h 23m
£79–142
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 40m
£134–309
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 55m
£126–366

South Shields to Basildon by bus

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9h 54mAverage 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 £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 9h 54m.

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