The average train between North Shields and Sunderland takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from North Shields to Sunderland. 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 20 minutes between North Shields and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 6m • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Sunderland station via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
North Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from North Shields station.
North Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between North Shields and Sunderland is 13.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a subway from North Shields to Sunderland via Monument in around 56 min.
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