South Shields to Motherwell Trains

South Shields to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Motherwell takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m

Duration

170 mi

Distance

£71

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

South Shields to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 3 hours between South Shields and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:56 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 7:03 AM
Arrives next day
9h 36m • 2 changes
11:56 PM → 8:33 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes

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