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How to get fromInverness to South Shieldsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 31m
    £73–201

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 27m
    £40–62

  3. Drive  271.9 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to South Shieldscar car 271.9 mi
    5h 14m
    £69–99

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    6h 33m
    £143–227

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain train Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 33m
    £74–147

  6. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    8h 49m
    £71–263

Inverness to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, easyJet and British Airways fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily.

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