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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.

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 34m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from West Percy Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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 8m.

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 8m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from South Shields to Aberdeen, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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, bus 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 8m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the South Shields to Aberdeen bus arrive?

South Shields to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

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 34m to drive from South Shields to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 671+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

South Shields to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Aberdeen by train, 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 8m
£72–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 1m
£28–50
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Aberdeencar 236.2 mi
4h 34m
£58–84
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
6h 53m
£78–244
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 30m
£87–203
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Manorssubway Yel
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 51m
£128–195
Fly Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 26m
£84–267
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 6m
£129–318

South Shields to Aberdeen by subway and train

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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