The average train between Rotterdam and South Shields takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 4 hours between Rotterdam and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into South Shields at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to South Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Newcastle station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Rotterdam to South Shields train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rotterdam and South Shields is 519.5 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to South Shields via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 7h 38m.