The average train between Grantham and South Shields takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 Grantham and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:39 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Grantham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Grantham and South Shields is 237.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 53m.