The average train between South Shields and Inverness takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is at least one train per day from South Shields to Inverness. 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 once daily between South Shields and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 2:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Inverness. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
South Shields to Inverness train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Inverness train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Inverness station.
The distance between South Shields and Inverness is 325.3 km. The road distance is 513 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.