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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 $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $270 Average price |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus8:00 AM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMSunderland, Interchange$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX4264:30 PM7h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$4211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- NX4267:00 AM6h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:40 PMSunderland, Interchange$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station2:15 PMSunderland, Interchange$561One-way0 transfers
- NX4269:30 AM7h00London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$501One-way0 transfers
- BA132810:15 AM1h15London Heathrow Airport11:30 AMNewcastle Airport$3831One-way0 transfers
- BA13365:20 PM1h20London Heathrow Airport6:40 PMNewcastle Airport$3721One-way0 transfers
- BA13267:15 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport8:25 AMNewcastle Airport$3731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to South Shields:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to South Shields costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to South Shields costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 British Airways to go to South Shields by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to South Shields by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to South Shields by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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