The average train between Harwich and South Shields takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into South Shields at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at South Shields station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Harwich to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Harwich and South Shields is 384.4 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to South Shields via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 7m.