The average train between South Shields and Glasgow takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Glasgow. 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 South Shields and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Glasgow? 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 South Shields to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
South Shields to Glasgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
The distance between South Shields and Glasgow is 202.6 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Glasgow Queen Street via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 8m.