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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Witham is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Witham is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Witham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Witham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Witham (Essex) via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from South Shields to Witham?

The distance between South Shields and Witham is 320 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Witham without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £130.

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

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

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

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

Train or fly from South Shields to Witham?

The best way to get from South Shields to Witham is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the South Shields to Witham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Witham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Witham is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from South Shields to Witham.

Where can I stay near Witham?

There are 715+ hotels available in Witham.

South Shields to Witham - 10 ways to travel via train, car, subway, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from South Shields to Witham by train, 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 via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Witham (Essex)train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
4h 29m
£51–128
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 57m
£43–204
Drive 277.5 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Withamcar 277.5 mi
4h 36m
£68–99
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 Stratford (London) to Witham (Essex)train
4h 57m
£80–312
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Witham (Essex)train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
6h 7m
£52–132
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 10m
£53–127
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
6h 47m
£52–133
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
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Witham (Essex)train
5h 53m
£111–371
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Witham (Essex)train
6h 8m
£101–361
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Witham (Essex)train
6h 43m
£72–290

South Shields to Witham by bus, train, and subway

41Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from South Shields to Witham.

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Distance: 317.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Witham, Essex, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Witham (Essex) via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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