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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to North Shields is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to North Shields is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Largs and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Largs to North Shields. However, there are services departing from School Wynd and arriving at Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Largs and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Largs to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Largs and arriving at North Shields via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Largs to North Shields?

The distance between Largs and North Shields is 220 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Largs to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Largs to North Shields bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from School Wynd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Largs to North Shields?

The best way to get from Largs to North Shields is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Largs to North Shields bus arrive?

Largs to North Shields bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Largs to North Shields train arrive?

Largs to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Largs to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Largs to North Shields is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Largs to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1971+ hotels available in North Shields.

Largs to North Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Largs to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 7m
£62–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
7h 54m
£19–30
Drive 177.1 mi
1. Drive from Largs to North Shieldscar 177.1 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
6h 7m
£75–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
6h 47m
£50–135
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
7h 54m
£81–236

Largs to North Shields by train, foot, and subway

122Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Largs to North Shields via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School Wynd to Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 7h 54m.

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