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South Shields to Largs trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Largs takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from South 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.

5h 9m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
5h 4m
£66–168

South Shields to Largs train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Largs. 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 Largs at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 222.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Largs via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 4m.

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