The train between Rotherham and South Shields takes 2h 52m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Rotherham 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 on demand between Rotherham and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 52m.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central station and arriving at Newcastle station via Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Rotherham to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rotherham and South Shields is 174.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to South Shields via Doncaster, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 52m.