The average train between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and South Shields takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Newcastle Airport (NCL) 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 15 minutes between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport (NCL) is at 11:07 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport (NCL) station and arriving at South Shields station via South Gosforth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle Airport station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at South Shields station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and South Shields is 18.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a subway from Newcastle Airport to South Shields via South Gosforth in around 57 min.