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How to get fromSouth Shields to Greenockby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    4h 41m
    £60–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    7h 19m
    £25–37

  3. Drive 182.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Greenockcar car 182.4 mi
    3h 20m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    6h 22m
    £67–186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    5h 8m
    £58–149

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    £52–187

South Shields to Greenock by subway and train

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Greenock West via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to West Stewart Street via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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