Aberdeen to South Shields Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and South Shields takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to South 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.

4h 50m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: 5 times a day
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Aberdeen to South Shields train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Aberdeen and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 6:18 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 11:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:47 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:38 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to South 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.

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week.

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