The train between Dumfries and South Shields takes 3h 10m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Dumfries and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 10m.
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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 Newcastle station via Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Dumfries to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dumfries and South Shields is 139.1 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to South Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 10m.