The average train between Dover and North Shields takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to North 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 Dover and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into North Shields at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at North Shields station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Dover to North Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to North Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dover and North Shields is 470.2 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to North Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 4h 35m.