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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to North Shields is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to North Shields is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Scotland to North Shields?

The distance between Scotland and North Shields is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Scotland to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Scotland to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Scotland to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to North Shields?

The best way to get from Scotland to North Shields is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Scotland to North Shields bus arrive?

Scotland to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Scotland to North Shields train arrive?

Scotland to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to North Shields is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Scotland to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1992+ hotels available in North Shields.

Scotland to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to North Shields by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h
£40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 4m
£16–26
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to North Shieldscar 155.3 mi
2h 51m
£39–56
Train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus 301
3h 40m

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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