The average train between Portsmouth and South Shields takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at South Shields station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Portsmouth to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Portsmouth and South Shields is 467.5 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to South Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 22m.