The average train between Peterborough and South Shields takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Peterborough to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Peterborough and South Shields is 280.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 9m.