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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to North Shields is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to North Shields is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Nile Street via Park & Ride and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to North Shields?

The distance between Glenrothes and North Shields is 166 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Glenrothes to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Glenrothes to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

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

Glenrothes to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to North Shields?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to North Shields is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Glenrothes to North Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glenrothes to North Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glenrothes to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to North Shields is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Glenrothes to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2027+ hotels available in North Shields.

Glenrothes to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 58m
£51–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
5h 32m
£18–30
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to North Shieldscar 143.6 mi
2h 50m
£35–51
Train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Cupar to Newcastletrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus 301
5h 14m

Glenrothes to North Shields by bus, train, foot, and subway

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to North Shields via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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