The average train between South Shields and Motherwell takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between South Shields and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 4:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Motherwell station via Motherwell station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
South Shields to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
The distance between South Shields and Motherwell is 184 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.