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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $132 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $94 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to South Shields costing on average $132 (€109).
A bus is $349 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to South Shields costing on average $387 (€320).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $118 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80 (€66). The journey takes 6h 37m versus 5h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- 6:00 AM6h45London12:45 PMSouth Shields$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 AM6h45London12:45 PMSouth Shields$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM5h40London3:10 AMSouth Shields$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:30 AM7h00London3:30 PMSouth Shields$291One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM5h40London2:10 AMSouth Shields$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to South Shields:
A bus is $94 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to South Shields costing on average $132 (€109).
A bus is $349 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to South Shields costing on average $387 (€320).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Brockley Whins (BNR).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to South Shields by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to South Shields by flight.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to South Shields by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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