The average train between Glasgow and South Shields takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and South 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 South Shields at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at South Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Glasgow to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Glasgow and South Shields is 202.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 55m.