Canterbury to South Shields Trains

Canterbury to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and South Shields takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 4m
Duration: 348 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 23m

£130–198

Canterbury to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:23 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
11h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:21 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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