The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shotts takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotts. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Shotts at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Shotts station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotts train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shotts station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotts train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shotts is 167.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 39m.