The average train between Scarborough and North Shields takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to North 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 Scarborough and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at North Shields station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Scarborough to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Scarborough and North Shields is 106 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to North Shields via York, Newcastle, and Monument in around 2h 23m.