The average train between Poole and South Shields takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Poole 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 Poole and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Poole to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at South Shields station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Poole to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Poole and South Shields is 477.8 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Poole to South Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 1m.