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How to get from South Shields to Alnwick by train and underground?

From South Shields to Alnwick by train and underground

To get from South Shields to Alnwick in Northumberland, take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Alnmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Alnwick
Leaves from South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    South Shields
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alnwick
    Walk to
    Alnwick
    3.67 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Shields to Alnwick by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to Alnwick in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one underground line and one train line: take the X20 bus from Interchange, South Shields station to Durham Drive -Fellgate Metro, Fellgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRN underground and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Alnmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X20X20
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Alnwick
Leaves from Interchange, South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, South Shields
    ID twrjdgwt
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Drive -Fellgate Metro, Fellgate
    ID twrdjpgd
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    Fellgate
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alnwick
    Walk to
    Alnwick
    3.67 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Alnwick

The distance between South Shields, Northumberland and Alnwick, Northumberland is approximately 76.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Alnwick by train and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northumberland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Shields

South Shields is located at South Shields, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Interchange, South Shields.

Underground stations close to South Shields:

  • Chichester

Bus stations close to South Shields:

  • Interchange, South Shields

Ferry stations close to South Shields:

  • South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

Public transport stations close to Alnwick, Northumberland

Alnwick is located at Alnwick, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Alnmouth.

Bus stations close to Alnwick:

  • Alnmouth

From South Shields to Alnwick by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to Alnwick in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one underground line and one train line: take the X20 bus from Interchange, South Shields station to Durham Drive -Fellgate Metro, Fellgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRN underground and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Alnmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X20X20
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Alnwick
Leaves from Interchange, South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, South Shields
    ID twrjdgwt
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Drive -Fellgate Metro, Fellgate
    ID twrdjpgd
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    Fellgate
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alnwick
    Walk to
    Alnwick
    3.67 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Alnwick?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Shields to Alnwick?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line GRN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct underground between South Shields and Alnwick?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to Alnwick?

    The YEL underground line goes from Newcastle upon Tyne station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Central Station station near Alnwick in Northumberland.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shields to Alnwick by underground and train?

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Alnwick in Northumberland by underground and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near South Shields to get to Alnwick?

    Get on the YEL underground from the Newcastle upon Tyne station near South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between South Shields and Alnwick?

    Get off the underground at the Central Station station, which is closest to Alnwick in Northumberland.

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