The average train between Scotland and St James Station takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland to St James Station. 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 St James Station. 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 St James Station at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to St James Station. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at St James Station station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Scotland to St James Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to St James Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Scotland to St James Station train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and St James Station is 254.5 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to St James Station via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 2h 35m.