How to get from South Shields to Ashington by bus and underground?

By bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Ashington in Northumberland, take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne station. Next, take the X21 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne (Stand P) station to Bus Station, Ashington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - X21X21
Walk to Ashington
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
    Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne (Stand P)
    ID twrajwpw
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Woodhorn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Ashington
    ID nldgmpjd
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ashington
    Walk to
    Ashington
    Station Road
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and underground via YEL, 37 and 57A

To get from South Shields to Ashington in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 bus lines: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Four Lane Ends station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the 57A bus from Whitelea, Cramlington station to Bus Station, Ashington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 3737
Bus - 57A57A
Walk to Ashington
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
    Four Lane Ends
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Four Lane Ends Interchange, Four Lane Ends
    ID twrapjtw
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Cramlington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitelea, Cramlington
    ID nldamtgw
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Ashington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Ashington
    ID nldptmgj
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashington
    Walk to
    Ashington
    Station Road
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Ashington

The distance between South Shields, Northumberland and Ashington, Northumberland is approximately 29.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Ashington by bus 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 Ashington, Northumberland

Ashington is located at Station Road, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Hawthorn Road Top, Ashington.

Bus stations close to Ashington:

  • Hawthorn Road Top, Ashington
  • Station Road-Town Hall, Ashington
  • Park Road Top, Ashington

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and underground via YEL, 37 and 57A

To get from South Shields to Ashington in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 bus lines: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Four Lane Ends station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the 57A bus from Whitelea, Cramlington station to Bus Station, Ashington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 3737
Bus - 57A57A
Walk to Ashington
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
    Four Lane Ends
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Four Lane Ends Interchange, Four Lane Ends
    ID twrapjtw
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Cramlington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitelea, Cramlington
    ID nldamtgw
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Ashington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Ashington
    ID nldptmgj
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashington
    Walk to
    Ashington
    Station Road
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line X21.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line 37, Bus line 57A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to Ashington?

    The YEL underground line goes from Newcastle upon Tyne station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne station near Ashington in Northumberland.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shields to Ashington by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Ashington in Northumberland by underground and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

    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 Ashington?

    Get off the underground at the Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne stop, which is closest to Ashington in Northumberland.

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