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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $98 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to South Shields:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to South Shields costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $177 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to South Shields costing on average $205 (€165).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom London to South Shields
How to get from London to South Shields by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
4:30 PM7h05London11:35 PMSouth Shields$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:30 PM7h05London11:35 PMSouth Shields$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM5h40London3:10 AMSouth Shields$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM6h40London12:40 PMSouth Shields$241One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM7h05London12:35 AMSouth Shields$251One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM5h40London2:10 AMSouth Shields$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to South Shields:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to South Shields costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $177 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to South Shields costing on average $205 (€165).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and South Shields as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Brockley Whins (BNR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to South Shields by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to South Shields by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to South Shields by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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