The average train between Shantou and Zhongshan takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Shantou to Zhongshan. 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 3 times a day between Shantou and Zhongshan. The earliest departure is at 1:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shantou is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zhongshan at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Zhongshan. However, there are services departing from Shantou station and arriving at Zhongshan station via Guangzhou South station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Shantou to Zhongshan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
Shantou to Zhongshan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhongshan North station.
The distance between Shantou and Zhongshan is 354.2 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Shantou to Zhongshan North via Guangzhou South station in around 3h 44m.