The average train between London Paddington Station and South Shields takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Paddington Station 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 every 30 minutes between London Paddington Station and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Paddington Station is at 8:48 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington Station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from London Paddington Station station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
London Paddington Station to South Shields train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
London Paddington Station to South Shields train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between London Paddington Station and South Shields is 396 km. The road distance is 451 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
