What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields is to bus and line 301 bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Nile Street via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at North Shields via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to North Shields?

The distance between Edinburgh and North Shields is 131 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to North Shields?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Edinburgh to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to North Shields bus from?

Edinburgh to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to North Shields train from?

Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to North Shields?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North Shields is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £9 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 301 bus via John Dobson Street, which costs and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to North Shields bus arrive?

Edinburgh to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to North Shields train arrive?

Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to North Shields is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 853+ hotels available in North Shields.

Edinburgh to North Shields - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 301 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to North Shields by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 55m
£10–81
Bus, line 301 bus via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Nile Streetbus 301
3h 34m
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to North Shieldscar 110.4 mi
2h 18m
£28–40
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Clayton St to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus 301
3h 41m
£17–27

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and North Shields, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Nile Street via John Dobson Street and Monument Market Street in around 3h 34m.

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