The average train between South Shields and Hamilton takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Hamilton. 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 Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Hamilton? 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 Hamilton. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Hamilton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
South Shields to Hamilton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Hamilton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Motherwell station.
The distance between South Shields and Hamilton is 185.2 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Motherwell via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 42m.