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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Inverness. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Inverness via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from South Shields to Inverness?

The distance between South Shields and Inverness is 321 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from South Shields to Inverness, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from South Shields to Inverness?

The best way to get from South Shields to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £150 - £220 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the South Shields to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Inverness is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from South Shields to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 28m
£69–155
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 17m
£39–62
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Invernesscar 272.5 mi
5h 16m
£69–100
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
8h 42m
£150–217
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
8h 42m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 56m
£123–302

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.6 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) twice daily.

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