South Shields to Scotland Trains

South Shields to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Scotland takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Scotland. 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 21m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street

3h 9m

£40–115

South Shields to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Scotland at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:41 PM → 11:38 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:56 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:41 PM → 12:37 AM
Arrives next day
2h 55m • 2 changes
10:26 PM → 6:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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