The average train between Galashiels and South Shields takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at South Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Galashiels to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Galashiels and South Shields is 110.9 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 59m.
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