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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Largs is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Largs is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Largs. However, there are services departing from Interchange Stand F and arriving at School Street via Sunderland Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from South Shields to Largs?

The distance between South Shields and Largs is 223 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Largs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from South Shields to Largs, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the South Shields to Largs bus arrive?

South Shields to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Largs is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from South Shields to Largs.

Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 491+ hotels available in Largs.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
4h 53m
£33–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
7h 33m
£14–32
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
7h 16m
£23–35
Drive 180.6 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Largscar 180.6 mi
3h 39m
£45–64
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
7h
£75–134
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
7h 54m
£55–198

South Shields to Largs by subway, train, and bus

415Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to School Street via Central Station, Newcastle Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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