The average train between Falkirk and North Shields takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 10:18 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at North Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Falkirk to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Falkirk and North Shields is 183.4 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 2h 46m.