The average train between Hull and South Shields takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:50 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at South Shields station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Hull to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Hull and South Shields is 156.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Hull to South Shields via York, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 30m.