The average train between Rutherglen and South Shields takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Rutherglen 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 hourly between Rutherglen and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at South Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Rutherglen to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Rutherglen to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rutherglen and South Shields is 198.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Rutherglen to South Shields via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 2m.
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