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Trip Overview

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.

3h 21m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Shields to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:41 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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Glasgow Queen Street via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 5m.

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