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South Shields to Largs trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Largs takes 5h 13m 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 13m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
5h
£56–142

South Shields to Largs train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Largs. The earliest departure is at 6:20 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 21m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Largs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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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