Aberdeen to South Shields Trains

Aberdeen to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and South Shields takes 5h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 26m

£61–168

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 9:35 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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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Frequently asked questions

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