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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to bus via Dunfermline which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Central Stn Clayton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Inverness to North Shields?

The distance between Inverness and North Shields is 318 miles. The road distance is 269.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to North Shields without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 31m and costs £28 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Inverness to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Inverness to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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

Inverness to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to North Shields?

The best way to get from Inverness to North Shields is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 31m and costs £28 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Inverness to North Shields bus arrive?

Inverness to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to North Shields train arrive?

Inverness to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to North Shields is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Inverness to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 320+ hotels available in North Shields.

Inverness to North Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 31m
£28–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
8h 39m
£26–44
Drive 267.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to North Shieldscar 267.8 mi
4h 59m
£65–94
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
7h 45m
£120–188
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 10m
£62–86
Bus via Dunfermline
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Halbeath Park & Ridebus megabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dunfermline to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Ukn11
8h 52m
£27–40
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
9h 47m
£83–245

Inverness to North Shields by train and bus

9Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Newcastle Coach Station, and Central Stn Clayton St in around 8h 39m.

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