What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to North Shields?

The distance between Aberdeen and North Shields is 260 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to North Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Aberdeen to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to North Shields bus from?

Aberdeen to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to North Shields train from?

Aberdeen to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to North Shields?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to North Shields is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Aberdeen to North Shields bus arrive?

Aberdeen to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Aberdeen to North Shields train arrive?

Aberdeen to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to North Shields is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Aberdeen to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2001+ hotels available in North Shields.

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 40m
£84–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
6h 44m
£24–40
Drive 232 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to North Shieldscar 232 mi
4h 23m
£57–82
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
5h 36m
£83–245
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 45m
£88–192
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
7h 29m
£87–266

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and North Shields, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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