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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Inverness to North Shields?

The distance between Inverness and North Shields is 318 miles. The road distance is 269.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Inverness to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Inverness to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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

Inverness to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to North Shields?

The best way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Inverness to North Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to North Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to North Shields is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Inverness to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1992+ hotels available in North Shields.

Inverness to North Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 35m
£75–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 54m
£35–75
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to North Shieldscar 268.2 mi
5h 7m
£67–97
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 15m
£132–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
8h 6m
£37–57
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
8h 29m
£71–254
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
7h 47m
£161–789

Inverness to North Shields by bus, foot, and train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 7h 54m.

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