The average train between Colchester and South Shields takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 Colchester and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at South Shields station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Colchester to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Colchester and South Shields is 378.7 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Colchester 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 21m.
