How to Travel from
South Shields to High Force
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South Shields, Great Britain → High Force, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from South Shields to High Force
Composite routes from South Shields to High Force
Cheapest
1 h 10 min
Car
82 km.
from $4
Other
4 h 19 min
Train
60 km.
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4 h 58 min
60 km.
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5 h 58 min
60 km.
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Route Navigator South Shields - High Force
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Continue onto Ocean Road
Ocean Road, 260 м
260 м
Turn left onto Anderson Street
Anderson Street, 387 м
387 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Crossgate
Crossgate, 360 м
360 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 250 м
250 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 226 м
226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Laygate Roundabout
Laygate Roundabout, 281 м
281 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 437 м
437 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 364 м
364 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 247 м
247 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 166 м
166 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Approach
Western Approach, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newcastle Road
Newcastle Road, 1 km 904 м
1 km 904 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leam Lane
Leam Lane, 1 km 503 м
1 km 503 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leam Lane
Leam Lane, 3 km 578 м
3 km 578 м
Continue onto Leam Lane toward B1306
Leam Lane, B1306, 52 м
52 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leam Lane
Leam Lane, 1 km 910 м
1 km 910 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whitemare Pool Roundabout
Whitemare Pool Roundabout, 4 km 810 м
4 km 810 м
Keep left onto A194(M) and drive toward Washington, Birtley, Newcastle, Gateshead
Washington, Birtley, Newcastle, Gateshead, 437 м
437 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Springwell Road
Springwell Road, 1 km 345 м
1 km 345 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A1231
1 km 764 м
1 km 764 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant Road, 281 м
281 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant Road, 163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant Road, 1 km 584 м
1 km 584 м
Turn slight right onto Birtley Lane
Birtley Lane, 68 м
68 м
Turn left onto Constables Garth
Constables Garth, 80 м
80 м
Turn right onto Orchard Street
Orchard Street, 60 м
60 м
Turn left onto Durham Road
Durham Road, 87 м
87 м
Turn right onto Station Lane
Station Lane, 1 km 412 м
1 km 412 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
3 km 54 м
3 km 54 м
Turn right onto Stony Lane
Stony Lane, 1 km 782 м
1 km 782 м
Turn right onto New Road
New Road, 148 м
148 м
Turn sharp left
121 м
121 м
Turn right onto A693
1 km 767 м
1 km 767 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A693
2 km 446 м
2 km 446 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A693
1 km 597 м
1 km 597 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A693
3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A693
4 km 982 м
4 km 982 м
Turn left onto Front Street
Front Street, 1 km 751 м
1 km 751 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto St Ives' Road
St Ives' Road, 2 km 664 м
2 km 664 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sherburn Terrace
Sherburn Terrace, 1 km 42 м
1 km 42 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Consett Bypass
Consett Bypass, 1 km 643 м
1 km 643 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Consett Bypass
Consett Bypass, 227 м
227 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Consett Road
Consett Road, 3 km 284 м
3 km 284 м
Continue onto Church Street and drive toward Stanhope
Church Street, Stanhope, 1 km 888 м
1 km 888 м
Turn right onto Healeyfield Lane
Healeyfield Lane, 9 km 869 м
9 km 869 м
Turn slight left onto B6278
6 km 883 м
6 km 883 м
Turn right onto A689
11 km 230 м
11 km 230 м
Turn left onto Harthope Road
Harthope Road, 8 km 795 м
8 km 795 м
Turn left onto B6277
5 km 537 м
5 km 537 м
Turn sharp right
58 м
58 м
Turn left
404 м
404 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62
LNER
Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Bus operators
Arriva North East
Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/
Bus from Town Hall to Galgate
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.86
Hodgsons Travel
Phone:
01833 630730
Email:
buses@hodgsonsgroup.com
Website:
hodgsonsbuses.com/
Bus from Galgate - Stand A to Hotel
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
JH Coaches
Phone:
+44 191 410 4107
Email:
sales@jhcoaches.com
Website:
jhcoaches.com/
Bus from Washington Galleries Bus Station to Galgate
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Go North East
Phone:
+44 191 420 5050
Email:
hello@gonortheast.co.uk
Website:
gonortheast.co.uk/
Bus from Interchange to Washington
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.86
Bus from Gateshead Interchange to Newgate
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.86
Stagecoach North East
Email:
customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Interchange to Washington
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.54–$4.30
Weardale Motor Services
Phone:
+44 1388 528235
Email:
angela@weardalemotorservices.co.uk
Website:
weardale-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Newgate Street Stand C to Galgate
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to High Force?
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to High Force is to drive which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 1h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to High Force?
The fastest way to get from South Shields to High Force is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .
Is there a direct bus between South Shields and High Force?
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to High Force. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Hotel via Washington Galleries Bus Station and Galgate - Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
How far is it from South Shields to High Force?
The distance between South Shields and High Force is 131 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.
How do I travel from South Shields to High Force without a car?
The best way to get from South Shields to High Force without a car is to train and bus and line 73 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .
How long does it take to get from South Shields to High Force?
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from South Shields to High Force, including transfers.
Where do I catch the South Shields to High Force bus from?
South Shields to High Force bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
Where does the South Shields to High Force bus arrive?
South Shields to High Force bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Washington Galleries Bus Station.
Can I drive from South Shields to High Force?
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to High Force is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from South Shields to High Force.
Where can I stay near High Force?
There are 425+ hotels available in High Force. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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