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 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 48m

Duration

170 mi

Distance

£71

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

South Shields to Motherwell train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:56 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
11:56 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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