- Distance: 347.5 mi
- Duration: 4h 25m
The train between Canterbury and South Shields takes 4h 25m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Canterbury and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 25m.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Newcastle station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Canterbury to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Canterbury and South Shields is 446.2 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 25m.
