Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

South Shields travel guide

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With a population of 83,655, South Shields is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. South Shields deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit South Shields

South Shields in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Shields in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Shields

Plane

When flying to South Shields, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to South Shields include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to South Shields departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving South Shields, followed by Lumo. The train journey from South Shields to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Shields is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 110 miles from South Shields. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Shields, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to South Shields takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to South Shields, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to South Shields include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to South Shields departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving South Shields, followed by Lumo. The train journey from South Shields to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Shields is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 110 miles from South Shields. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Shields, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to South Shields takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near South Shields

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving South Shields

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Shields

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Shields

Most booked hotels in South Shields

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Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Highfield Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Little Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Grand Hotel Sunderland
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in South Shields

Hiring a car in South Shields costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in South Shields (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in South Shields is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in South Shields costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in South Shields (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in South Shields is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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