The average train between Chesterfield and South Shields takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 hourly between Chesterfield and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:05 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Chesterfield to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Chesterfield and South Shields is 194.4 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 35m.