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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to North Shields is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to North Shields is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and North Shields?

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

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Glasgow to North Shields?

The distance between Glasgow and North Shields is 183 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to North Shields without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Glasgow to North Shields, including transfers.

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

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

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

Glasgow to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Bus or fly from Glasgow to North Shields?

The best way to get from Glasgow to North Shields is to bus which takes 6h and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Glasgow to North Shields bus arrive?

Glasgow to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to North Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to North Shields is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Glasgow to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1998+ hotels available in North Shields.

Glasgow to North Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the subway from Central Station to North Shieldssubway Yel
3h 11m
£39–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h
£18–31
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to North Shieldscar 155.3 mi
2h 51m
£39–57
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 16m
£75–195
Train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus 301
3h 50m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
6h 1m
£55–219

Glasgow to North Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 182.4 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 6h. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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