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How to get fromSouth Shields to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Motherwell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 39m
    £47–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    6h 19m
    £24–38

  3. Drive 149 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Motherwellcar car 149 mi
    2h 43m
    £37–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 43m
    £47–133

  5. Line 301 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Percy Street to Interchangebus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
    4h 54m

South Shields to Motherwell by subway and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Motherwell via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m. 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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