The average train between Maidstone and South Shields takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:13 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at South Shields station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Maidstone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to South Shields train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Maidstone and South Shields is 434.8 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to South Shields via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 46m.
