Motherwell to South Shields Trains

Motherwell to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and South Shields takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

3h 56m

Duration

170 mi

Distance

£71

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

Motherwell to South Shields train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Motherwell and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 10:04 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:59 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:13 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 6:53 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
10:04 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day
7h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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.