The average train between London and South Shields takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to South Shields. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
London to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between London and South Shields is 397.7 km. The road distance is 446 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 39m.
