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South Shields to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Motherwell takes 3h 49m 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 49m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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3h 41m
£40–114

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 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroCaledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 31m • 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Motherwell via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 41m.

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