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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    5h 30m
    £68–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus bus 901 / ...
    8h 5m
    £25–36

  3. Drive 180.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Largscar car 180.6 mi
    3h 41m
    £44–64

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain train
    6h 56m
    £75–202

  5. 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 School Streetbus bus 901 / ...
    8h 27m
    £36–79

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    7h 56m
    £60–200

South Shields to Largs by subway and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Largs via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to School Street via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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