The average train between Inverness and South Shields takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Inverness 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 once daily between Inverness and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:28 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Inverness to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Inverness and South Shields is 325.3 km. The road distance is 513 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.
