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

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There are 7 ways to get from South Shields to Greenock by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    4h 12m
    £49–130

  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 9m
    £25–34

  3. Drive  182.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Greenockcar car 182.8 mi
    3h 21m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    6h 1m
    £79–187

  5. Train

    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 44m
    £51–130

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    7h 38m
    £33–52

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    7h 30m
    £63–224

South Shields to Greenock by subway, train, and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to West Stewart Street via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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