There are 4 ways to get from North Shields to Scotland by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from North Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3h 11m£46–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 48m£17–29Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 24m£30–73Drive 156.2 mi
- Drive from North Shields to Glasgowcar 156.2 mi
2h 50m£39–55
North Shields to Scotland by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Scotland is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from North Shields to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from North Shields station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Scotland. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between North Shields and Scotland is 183 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Shields to Scotland without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from North Shields to Scotland, including transfers.
North Shields to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.
North Shields to Scotland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.
North Shields to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
What companies run services between North Shields, England and Scotland?
National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 191 20 20 747
- Website
- nexus.org.uk
Subway from North Shields to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
North Shields to Scotland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Scotland is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from North Shields to Scotland.
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