The average train between King's Lynn and South Shields takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 8:19 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn to South Shields. However, there are services departing from King's Lynn station and arriving at South Shields station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
King's Lynn to South Shields train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.
King's Lynn to South Shields train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between King's Lynn and South Shields is 277.1 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Kings Lynn to South Shields via Ely, Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 41m.