The train between Glasgow and South Shields takes 3h. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Glasgow and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Glasgow to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Glasgow and South Shields is 202.6 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h.