The average train between Rochdale and South Shields takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at South Shields station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Rochdale to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rochdale and South Shields is 160.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 34m.