The average train between Irvine and South Shields takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at South Shields station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Irvine to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Irvine and South Shields is 215.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m.