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How to get from South Shields to West Cornforth by bus and underground?

From South Shields to West Cornforth by bus and underground

To get from South Shields to West Cornforth in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 bus lines: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Bus Station Stand K, Durham station to Balaclava, West Cornforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - X21X21
Bus - 5656
Walk to West Cornforth
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
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    West Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stand H, Durham
    ID durdmdgp
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand K, Durham
    ID durdmdja
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Tindale Crescent
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balaclava, West Cornforth
    ID durdptdg
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Cornforth
    Walk to
    West Cornforth
    Hollyhurst Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Shields to West Cornforth by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to West Cornforth in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 56 bus from Bus Station Stand K, Durham station to Balaclava, West Cornforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 5656
Walk to West Cornforth
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
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand K, Durham
    ID durdmdja
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Tindale Crescent
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balaclava, West Cornforth
    ID durdptdg
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Cornforth
    Walk to
    West Cornforth
    Hollyhurst Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to West Cornforth

The distance between South Shields, County Durham and West Cornforth, County Durham is approximately 52.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to West Cornforth by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Shields

South Shields is located at South Shields, County Durham 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 West Cornforth, County Durham

West Cornforth is located at Hollyhurst Road, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Stobb Cross Road - 1, Stobb Cross.

Bus stations close to West Cornforth:

  • Stobb Cross Road - 1, Stobb Cross
  • Market Place, West Cornforth
  • Lichfield Road, Stobb Cross

From South Shields to West Cornforth by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to West Cornforth in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 56 bus from Bus Station Stand K, Durham station to Balaclava, West Cornforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 5656
Walk to West Cornforth
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
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand K, Durham
    ID durdmdja
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Tindale Crescent
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balaclava, West Cornforth
    ID durdptdg
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Cornforth
    Walk to
    West Cornforth
    Hollyhurst Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line X21, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct underground between South Shields and West Cornforth?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to West Cornforth?

    The YEL underground line goes from Newcastle upon Tyne station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Gateshead station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gateshead station near West Cornforth in County Durham.

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

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and West Cornforth in County Durham by underground and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    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 West Cornforth?

    Get off the underground at the Gateshead stop, which is closest to West Cornforth in County Durham.