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 13m 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 13m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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3h 41m

£40–114

South Shields to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 3 hours between South Shields and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 7:26 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 7:32 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
5:56 PM → 9:00 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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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Frequently asked questions

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

South Shields to Motherwell trains

Trip Overview

Train via Edinburgh

South Shields to Motherwell train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

3:32 PM → 6:50 PM

4:05 PM → 7:32 PM

5:56 PM → 9:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:03 AM

9:27 AM → 1:04 PM

11:32 AM → 2:39 PM

1:32 PM → 4:38 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:56 PM → 7:53 PM

9:26 PM → 7:03 AM
Arrives next day

11:56 PM → 8:33 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley

South Shields to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Edinburgh

South Shields to Motherwell train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

3:32 PM → 6:50 PM

4:05 PM → 7:32 PM

5:56 PM → 9:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:03 AM

9:27 AM → 1:04 PM

11:32 AM → 2:39 PM

1:32 PM → 4:38 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:56 PM → 7:53 PM

9:26 PM → 7:03 AMArrives next day

11:56 PM → 8:33 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:02 AM

9:32 AM → 1:03 PM

11:32 AM → 2:40 PM

1:32 PM → 4:39 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley

Train trips from South Shields

Train trips to Motherwell

Alternative transport options

9:26 PM → 7:03 AM
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11:56 PM → 8:33 AM
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