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 which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 54m.

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 bus between Inverness and South Shields?

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

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Inverness to South Shields, including transfers.

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

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

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, bus or fly from Inverness to South Shields?

The best way to get from Inverness to South Shields is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 6h 24m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Inverness to South Shields bus arrive?

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

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 1924+ hotels available in South Shields.

Inverness to South Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 30m
£104–162
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
£34–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 25m
£39–66
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to South Shieldscar 271.9 mi
5h 14m
£66–96
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 24m
£103–216
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
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 49m
£79–259

Inverness to South Shields by train and subway

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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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