The average train between Gatwick Airport and South Shields takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 9:06 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at South Shields station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Gatwick Airport to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to South Shields train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and South Shields is 435.5 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 9m.
