The average train between Kilmarnock and South Shields takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 7:53 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at South Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Kilmarnock to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and South Shields is 205.5 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to South Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h.