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North Shields to Largs trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between North Shields and Largs takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields to Largs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 7m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Monument

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
5h 5m
£56–142

North Shields to Largs train times

Trains run hourly between North Shields and Largs. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Largs at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Shields to Largs? 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.

Map of how to get from North Shields to Largs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Largs, Scotland?

You can take a subway from North Shields to Largs via Monument, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 5m.

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