South Shields to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Perth takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Perth. 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 2m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 1m

£43–120

South Shields to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Perth at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:32 PM → 5:13 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 8:11 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:41 AM → 3:04 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 5:55 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:05 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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