The average train between Chelmsford and South Shields takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at South Shields station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Chelmsford to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Chelmsford and South Shields is 384.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 11m.