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Dover to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and South Shields takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

5h 26m
Duration
354 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£134–205

Dover to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 49m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 49m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 51m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to South 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.

Map of how to get from Dover to South Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Dover, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 30m.

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