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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Dundee. However, there are services departing from West Percy Street and arriving at Overgate via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Dundee?

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 48m.

How far is it from South Shields to Dundee?

The distance between South Shields and Dundee is 193 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Dundee without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from South Shields to Dundee, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Dundee?

The best way to get from South Shields to Dundee is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the South Shields to Dundee bus arrive?

South Shields to Dundee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Dundee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Dundee is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from South Shields to Dundee.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 977+ hotels available in Dundee.

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Dundee by train, bus, or car

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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 Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 48m
£54–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
6h 9m
£20–34
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Dundeecar 172.3 mi
3h 29m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 40m
£96–139

South Shields to Dundee by subway and train

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Distance: 191.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Percy Street to Overgate via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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