There are 7 ways to get from North Shields to Largs by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Monument
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
5h£62–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
7h 54m£23–32Drive 177.4 mi
- Drive from North Shields to Largscar 177.4 mi
3h 32m£44–63Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 39m£79–189Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
5h 44m£67–163Train, bus
- Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
6h£58–129Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
8h 4m£68–247
North Shields to Largs by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Largs is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from North Shields to Largs is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.
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 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
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.
The distance between North Shields and Largs is 221 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from North Shields to Largs without a car is to train via Monument which takes 5h and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h to get from North Shields to Largs, including transfers.
North Shields to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
North Shields to Largs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from North Shields to Largs is to train via Monument which takes 5h and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 54m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to School Street via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
North Shields to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
North Shields to Largs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Largs is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from North Shields to Largs.
There are 585+ hotels available in Largs.







