The average train between Essex and South Shields takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at South Shields station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Essex to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Essex and South Shields is 376.4 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 27m.