How to get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and underground?

From South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Gateshead station. Next, take the X1A bus from Interchange, Gateshead station to Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Houghton-Le-Spring on the Moovit app.

81min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - X1AX1A
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
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
    Gateshead
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdtd
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X1AX1A
    Wait for bus
    X1A
    Dalton Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtm
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring

The distance between South Shields, Sunderland and Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland is approximately 35.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunderland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Underground schedule from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring

To check the bus and underground schedule from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Shields) and destination (Houghton-Le-Spring), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and underground, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and underground schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Underground line YEL, Bus line X1A.

  • Is there a direct underground between South Shields and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The YEL underground line goes from Gateshead station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Interchange, Gateshead station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Interchange, Gateshead station near Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland by underground and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near South Shields to get to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get on the YEL underground from the Gateshead station near South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between South Shields and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get off the underground at the Interchange, Gateshead stop, which is closest to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

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