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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to South Shields is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to South Shields is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to South Shields?

The distance between Aberdeen and South Shields is 263 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aberdeen to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

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

Aberdeen to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to South Shields?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £250 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Aberdeen to South Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberdeen to South Shields train arrive?

Aberdeen to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to South Shields is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Aberdeen to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1890+ hotels available in South Shields.

Aberdeen to South Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 34m
£86–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
6h 45m
£26–45
Drive 235.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to South Shieldscar 235.7 mi
4h 30m
£59–85
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
5h 44m
£93–245
Train via Edinburgh
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 35m
£64–187
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 38m
£86–270

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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