Aberdeen to South Shields Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and South Shields takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 30m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 29m

£60–167

Aberdeen to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:04 PM → 9:08 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:18 PM → 11:23 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:11 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day
10h 26m • 2 changes
9:35 PM → 7:37 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:47 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 4:38 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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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.