The average train between Dumfries and South Shields takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and South 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 South Shields at 5:38 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 South Shields. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at South Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Dumfries to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dumfries and South Shields is 139.1 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to South Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 59m.