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

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Inverness is to bus via Dunfermline which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Monument Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Coach Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Inverness. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Inverness via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from North Shields to Inverness?

The distance between North Shields and Inverness is 323 miles. The road distance is 269.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Shields to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from North Shields to Inverness, including transfers.

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

North Shields to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from North Shields to Inverness?

The best way to get from North Shields to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the North Shields to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the North Shields to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Shields to Inverness?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 39m
£47–103
Bus via Dunfermline
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Dunfermlinebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Dunfermline A92 to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
9h 8m
£30–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
8h 54m
£42–66
Drive 267.7 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Invernesscar 267.7 mi
4h 59m
£64–93
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 35m
£121–187
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 5m
£69–180
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 16m

North Shields to Inverness by bus

70Weekly Buses

8h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.9 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Monument Market Street, Monument Pilgrim Street, Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm, Newcastle Coach Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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