The average train between Cheltenham and South Shields takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 2 hours between Cheltenham and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:12 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Cheltenham to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cheltenham and South Shields is 347.2 km. The road distance is 439 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 26m.