The average train between Luton and South Shields takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Luton 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 Luton and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:26 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at South Shields station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Luton to South Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to South Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Luton and South Shields is 353.3 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Luton to South Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 2m.
