The average train between Dumfries and North Shields takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to North 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 Dumfries and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at North Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Dumfries to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dumfries and North Shields is 137.9 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to North Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h.