There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Dundee by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 47m£61–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
5h 46m£18–30Drive 172.3 mi
- Drive from South Shields to Dundeecar 172.3 mi
3h 29m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 32m£96–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Bents Park and arriving at Overgate via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Dundee. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Dundee via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between South Shields and Dundee is 193 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Dundee without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from South Shields to Dundee, including transfers.
South Shields to Dundee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Dundee train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a subway from South Shields to Dundee via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bents Park to Overgate via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 46m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
South Shields to Dundee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
South Shields to Dundee train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Dundee is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from South Shields to Dundee.
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