The average train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and South Shields takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 2 hours between London Stansted Airport (STN) and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Stansted Airport (STN) is at 8:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to South Shields. However, there are services departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) station and arriving at South Shields station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and South Shields is 363.4 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Stansted Airport to South Shields via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 41m.