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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields is to train and subway via Edinburgh Waverley which costs £21 - £45 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields is to train and subway which takes 2h 8m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at North Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to North Shields?

The distance between Edinburgh and North Shields is 136 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 8m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Edinburgh to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh to North Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to North Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to North Shields is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1973+ hotels available in North Shields.

Edinburgh to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to North Shields by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to North Shieldssubway Yel
2h 8m
£40–95
Train, subway via Edinburgh Waverley
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the subway from Central Station to North Shieldssubway Yel
2h 13m
£22–42
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Nile Streetbus 301
3h 33m
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to North Shieldscar 110.4 mi
2h 19m
£28–40

Edinburgh to North Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Nile Street via John Dobson Street and Monument Market Street in around 3h 33m.

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