The average train between Scotland and South Shields takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland 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 Scotland and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Scotland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Scotland to South Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Scotland and South Shields is 259.7 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 58m.