The average train between Driffield and South Shields takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Driffield 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 Driffield and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 9:13 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at South Shields station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Driffield to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Driffield station.
Driffield to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Driffield and South Shields is 127.7 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to South Shields via York, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 4m.