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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Perth 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 Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    4h 3m
    £53–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    6h 8m
    £21–37

  3. Drive 159.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Perthcar car 159.6 mi
    3h 12m
    £39–57

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    £41–157

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    5h 27m
    £33–59

South Shields to Perth by subway and train

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Perth via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Percy Street to Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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