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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to South Shields
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to South Shields among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price | €208 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to South Shields by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to South Shields is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to South Shields
Travel to South Shields easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to South Shields.
There are 3 options to travel between London and South Shields including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to South Shields is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€18) compared to other travel options to South Shields:
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $49 (€44).
Taking a bus costs $104 (€94) less than taking a train, which costs on average $124 (€112) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to South Shields from London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 55 min of travel time.
Getting to South Shields by train takes 3 h 36 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 246 miles (397 km) between London and South Shields.
The average frequency per day from London to South Shields is:
- 38 buses per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to South Shields from London as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to South Shields:
The following travel companies offer services from London to South Shields:
- Megabus or FlixBus can take you to South Shields by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to South Shields for $19 (€18).
- Travel with British Airways to go to South Shields by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways London to South Shields tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).
- Travel with LNER or CrossCountry for trains to South Shields. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER London to South Shields tickets on Omio for $175 (€158).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to South Shields with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Megabus 25 direct buses per day.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to South Shields as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to South Shields from London.
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