South Shields to Largs Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Largs takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Largs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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£54–142

South Shields to Largs train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Largs. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Largs at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:41 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:26 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Largs? 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.

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

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

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