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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to South Shields is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at South Shields via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Greenock to South Shields?

The distance between Greenock and South Shields is 205 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to South Shields without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Greenock to South Shields, including transfers.

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

Greenock to South Shields bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to South Shields?

The best way to get from Greenock to South Shields is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Greenock to South Shields bus arrive?

Greenock to South Shields bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to South Shields train arrive?

Greenock to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Greenock to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to South Shields is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Greenock to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1935+ hotels available in South Shields.

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h
£47–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 8m
£24–34
Drive 182.3 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to South Shieldscar 182.3 mi
3h 21m
£46–66
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
6h 9m
£85–206
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 34m
£50–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 9m
£44–120
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
7h 12m
£64–233

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 203.7 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange in around 7h 8m.

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