The average train between Dundee and South Shields takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at South Shields station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Dundee to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dundee and South Shields is 189.9 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to South Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 33m.