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Folkestone to South Shields

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556 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Folkestone to South Shields

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Cheapest
By car (556 km)
5 h 41 min
556 km.
from $30
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Plane to South Shields
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Rideshare
5 h 41 min
556 km.
from $7.25
Train via Newcastle
4 h 46 min
468 km.
from $245.50
Bus
11 h 29 min
468 km.
from $119.83
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
4 h 52 min
467 km.
from $186.59
Train
6 h 13 min
468 km.
from $222.59
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 7 min
467 km.
from $323.54
Train, Plane (Train to London City Airport)
6 h 26 min
467 km.
from $302.07
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 4 min
467 km.
from $206.52
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 14 min
467 km.
from $260.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Sunderland
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Folkestone to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92

Grand Central Trains

Phone:
+44 345 603 4852
Email:
Website:
grandcentralrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Sunderland
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$113.92

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to South Shields is to bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 46m and costs $184.78 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at South Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Folkestone to South Shields?

The distance between Folkestone and South Shields is 559 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to South Shields without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 46m and costs $184.78 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Folkestone to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to South Shields bus from?

Folkestone to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Folkestone station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to South Shields train from?

Folkestone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to South Shields?

The best way to get from Folkestone to South Shields is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 46m and costs $184.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Folkestone to South Shields bus arrive?

Folkestone to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Folkestone to South Shields train arrive?

Folkestone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to South Shields is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Folkestone to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1463+ hotels available in South Shields. Prices start at $34.86 per night.
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