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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to South Shields is to bus and train which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to South Shields is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Inverness to South Shields?

The distance between Inverness and South Shields is 320 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Inverness to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Inverness to South Shields?

The best way to get from Inverness to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to South Shields is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Inverness to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1933+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 29m
£74–148
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 24m
£41–62
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to South Shieldscar 271.9 mi
5h 14m
£68–98
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 25m
£133–227
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry
8h 23m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
8h 26m
£141–288
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 41m
£161–839

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 318.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and South 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, British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL) 4 times a day.

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