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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Aberdeen is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Aberdeen via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from South Shields to Aberdeen?

The distance between South Shields and Aberdeen is 263 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 12m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from South Shields to Aberdeen, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from South Shields to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from South Shields to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 12m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £250 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the South Shields to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Aberdeen is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from South Shields to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 669+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

South Shields to Aberdeen - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 12m
£61–170
Drive 236.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shields to Aberdeencar 236.2 mi
4h 35m
£59–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
7h 56m
Fly from Newcastle
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
5h 47m
£96–247
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 30m
£89–175
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Manorssubway Yel
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 50m
£110–176
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
7h 22m
£120–639

Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Aberdeen via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, easyJet, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 5 times a day.

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