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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Glasgow is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Glasgow is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from South Shields to Glasgow?

The distance between South Shields and Glasgow is 181 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from South Shields to Glasgow, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Glasgow?

The best way to get from South Shields to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the South Shields to Glasgow bus arrive?

South Shields to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Glasgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Glasgow is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from South Shields to Glasgow.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Glasgow.

South Shields to Glasgow - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 1m
£45–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 45m
£19–35
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Glasgowcar 159.3 mi
2h 58m
£39–56
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
5h 14m
£57–172
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 29m
£31–73
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 59m
£41–172

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 180.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Glasgow Queen Street via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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