The average train between East Croydon and South Shields takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is an hourly train service from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
East Croydon to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
East Croydon to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between East Croydon and South Shields is 412.6 km. The road distance is 468 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m.