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How to get fromKilmarnock to South Shieldsby train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to South Shields by train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    4h 13m
    £47–130

  2. Drive  156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to South Shieldscar car 156.5 mi
    3h 9m
    £39–56

  3. Train, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway subway
    5h 53m
    £80–200

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 14m
    £58–102

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 54m
    £46–125

Kilmarnock to South Shields by train, foot, and subway

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 13m.

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