The average train between Inverness and North Shields takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into North Shields at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Inverness to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Inverness and North Shields is 323 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 37m.