The average train between Kent and South Shields takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kent to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at South Shields station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Kent to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Kent and South Shields is 440.9 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to South Shields via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 3m.