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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Perth by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or subway

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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 5m
    £44–125

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    £28–45

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M92
    6h 37m

  4. Drive  159.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Perthcar car 159.6 mi
    3h 12m
    £40–57

  5. 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
    7h 5m
    £44–180

South Shields to Perth by subway and train

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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 5m.

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