The average train between Dundee and North Shields takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dundee and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:32 PM which arrives into North Shields at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundee to North Shields? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Dundee to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dundee and North Shields is 187.6 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 49m.