The average train between Glasgow and North Shields takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into North Shields at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at North Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Glasgow to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Glasgow and North Shields is 200.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h.