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

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Largs is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Largs. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at School Street via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Largs. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Largs via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from North Shields to Largs?

The distance between North Shields and Largs is 221 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Shields to Largs without a car is to train via Monument which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from North Shields to Largs, including transfers.

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

North Shields to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from North Shields to Largs?

The best way to get from North Shields to Largs is to train via Monument which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the North Shields to Largs bus arrive?

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

Where does the North Shields to Largs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Shields to Largs?

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

Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 537+ hotels available in Largs.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Monument
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
5h 6m
£64–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
8h 6m
£19–43
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Largscar 177.4 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 56m
£70–171
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
5h 45m
£53–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
6h 18m
£38–69

North Shields to Largs by subway, foot, and train

128Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a subway from North Shields to Largs via Monument, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to School Street via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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