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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to South Shields
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to South Shields among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $412 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to South Shields:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to South Shields costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $396 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to South Shields costing on average $412 (€340).
Other travel options to South Shields take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
The journey is about 27m faster (2h 42m by train vs 3h 9m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€42) vs $58 (€48)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to South Shields
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to South Shields run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Glasgow to South Shields trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Glasgow and South Shields from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to South Shields
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to South Shields by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Shields, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to South Shields
Most Glasgow to South Shields trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Brockley Whins station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and South Shields train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to South Shields leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Argyle Street from Glasgow city centre
Argyle Street train station facilities and services
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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