There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields by tram, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Tram, train • 2 h 58 min
$33 - $112
Cheapest option
Bus • 5 h 32 min
$19 - $32
1 alternative option
Drive • 2 h 24 min
$26 - $40
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and South Shields, England?
National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields once daily. Tickets cost $13 - $18 and the journey takes 3 h 25 min.
- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh Trams) to Edinburgh, St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- edinburghtrams.com
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $40 - $65
- Anytime Single
- $65 - $100
- Off-Peak Single
- $55 - $90
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- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- 2nd Class
- $26 - $40
- 1st Class
- $50 - $75
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- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $18
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields?
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and South Shields is 161 km. The road distance is 195 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 5 h 32 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields?
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields is to drive which takes 2 h 24 min and costs £18 - £28.
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and South Shields?
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport, Stance D (Airport) and arriving at South Shields, Keppel Street (Outside Head Post Office) via Edinburgh, Princes Street (at 106 Russell & Bromley Ltd), Edinburgh and Sunderland, Vine Place (Opposite The Borough Public House). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 32 min.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields?
It takes approximately 2 h 58 min to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Shields, including transfers.