What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) is to train and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and South Shields (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to South Shields (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and South Shields (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)?

The distance between Edinburgh and South Shields (Station) is 134 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) bus from?

Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) bus arrive?

Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station).

Where can I stay near South Shields (Station)?

There are 1970+ hotels available in South Shields (Station).

Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) 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 South Shieldssubway Yel
1h 51m
£32–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
3h 44m
£13–35
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to South Shields (Station)car 114 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
4h 11m
£21–35

Edinburgh to South Shields (Station) by train and subway

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and South Shields (Station), England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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