The average train between Ayr and South Shields takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to South Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ayr and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at South Shields station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Ayr to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Ayr and South Shields is 209.5 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 11m.
