The average train between Plymouth and South Shields takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 3 hours between Plymouth and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:27 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Plymouth to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Plymouth and South Shields is 545.9 km. The road distance is 714 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 7h 11m.