The average train between North Shields and Largs takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields to Largs. 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 North Shields and Largs. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Largs at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Largs. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Largs station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
North Shields to Largs train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
North Shields to Largs train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Largs station.
The distance between North Shields and Largs is 232.6 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a subway from North Shields to Largs via Monument, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 11m.