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How to get fromSouth Shields to Perthby train, bus, car, plane or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    4h 3m
    £42–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M92
    6h 18m
    £19–30

  3. Drive 159.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Perthcar car 159.6 mi
    3h 11m
    £40–57

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 6m

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus bus X56
    7h 12m
    £29–43

South Shields to Perth by subway and train

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between South Shields, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Perth via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Percy Street to South Street via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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