The average train between Roker and South Shields takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Roker 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 15 minutes between Roker and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Roker is at 3:51 PM which arrives into South Shields at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Stadium Of Light and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 36m • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Roker to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Roker station and arriving at South Shields station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Roker to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Stadium Of Light station.
Roker to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at South Shields station.
The distance between Roker and South Shields is 9.4 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a vehicle from Roker to South Shields via Stadium Of Light and Pelaw in around 58 min.