What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to South Shields is to bus which costs £12 - £25 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Perth to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Perth to South Shields?

The distance between Perth and South Shields is 190 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £16 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Perth to South Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Perth to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to South Shields bus from?

Perth to South Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to South Shields train from?

Perth to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to South Shields?

The best way to get from Perth to South Shields is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £16 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Perth to South Shields bus arrive?

Perth to South Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to South Shields train arrive?

Perth to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to South Shields is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Perth to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1783+ hotels available in South Shields.

Perth to South Shields - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to South Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 36m
£16–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
5h 37m
£13–25
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to South Shieldscar 158.7 mi
3h 7m
£39–55
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h 44m
Bus via Park and Ride
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
5h 43m
£25–43

Perth to South Shields by train and subway

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Perth to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Interchange in around 5h 37m.

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