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

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Scotland is to bus via Interchange which costs £10 - £21 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Monument Pilgrim Street and Newcastle Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Scotland. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from North Shields to Scotland?

The distance between North Shields and Scotland is 184 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from North Shields to Scotland without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from North Shields to Scotland, including transfers.

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

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

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

North Shields to Scotland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.

Where does the North Shields to Scotland bus arrive?

North Shields to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the North Shields to Scotland train arrive?

North Shields to Scotland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from North Shields to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Scotland is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from North Shields to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1364+ hotels available in Scotland.

North Shields to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from North Shields to Scotland by subway, train, bus, or car

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

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from North Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3h 18m
£23–101
Bus via Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
7h 5m
£11–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 49m
£20–32
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Glasgowcar 154.1 mi
2h 54m
£37–53

North Shields to Scotland by bus

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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