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 - £40 and takes 7h 6m.

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 20m and costs £40 - £65.

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 6m.

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 Central, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Greenock to South Shields?

The distance between Greenock and South Shields is 208 miles. The road distance is 183.1 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 bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to South Shields?

The best way to get from Greenock to South Shields is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 39m, you could also train, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 33m.

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 20m to drive from Greenock to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1949+ hotels available in South Shields.

Greenock to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Greenock to South Shields by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 3m
£50–144
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 6m
£24–40
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to South Shieldscar 182 mi
3h 20m
£45–64
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 39m
£66–187
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 33m
£59–158
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
£56–149
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
7h 9m
£51–198

Greenock to South Shields by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) 5 times a day.

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