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How to get fromAberdeen to South Shieldsby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to South Shields by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 26m
    £61–168

  2. Drive  235.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdeen to South Shieldscar car 235.7 mi
    4h 30m
    £59–84

  3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ABZ - NCL
    5h 45m
    £98–247

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 33m
    £89–168

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    7h 40m
    £91–262

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) 5 times a day.

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