What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Shields Ferry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fawcett Street and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Shields Ferry?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Shields Ferry. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at South Shields via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to Shields Ferry?

The distance between Sunderland and Shields Ferry is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Shields Ferry without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry?

The bus from Fawcett Street to Interchange takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Shields Ferry bus from?

Sunderland to Shields Ferry bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Fawcett Street station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Shields Ferry train from?

Sunderland to Shields Ferry train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to Shields Ferry bus arrive?

Sunderland to Shields Ferry bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Shields Ferry train arrive?

Sunderland to Shields Ferry train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Shields Ferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Shields Ferry is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Sunderland to Shields Ferry.

Where can I stay near Shields Ferry?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Shields Ferry.

Sunderland to Shields Ferry - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus 24
36 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Pelawsubway Grn
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to South Shieldssubway Yel
50 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Shields Ferrytaxi 7.5 mi
15 min
£18–23
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Shields Ferrycar 7.5 mi
15 min
£2–3

Sunderland to Shields Ferry by bus and foot

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Shields Ferry.

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Shields Ferry, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Fawcett Street to Interchange every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Shields Ferry via Pelaw and South Shields in around 50 min.

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