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How to get fromSouth Shields to Whitburnby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Whitburn by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus bus X18
    3h 47m
    £34–92

  2. Train, bus via South Shields

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus bus X18
    4h 38m
    £27–42

  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 Princes Street to Crossbus bus X18
    6h 1m

  4. Drive  135.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Whitburncar car 135.3 mi
    2h 41m
    £34–49

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  • Distance: 158 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from South Shields to Whitburn. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Princes Street, then take the bus to Cross. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to Cross via North Shields Ferry Terminal, West Percy Street, Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 6h 1m.

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