Kilmarnock to South Shields Trains

Kilmarnock to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and South Shields takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
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4h 10m

£47–130

Kilmarnock to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Kilmarnock and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:28 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 7:08 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
3:28 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:56 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 2:53 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 3:53 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to South 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.

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 10m.

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