The average train between Shrewsbury and South Shields takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 twice daily between Shrewsbury and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 7:53 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 13m • 2 changes


5h 11m • 2 changes


5h 9m • 2 changes


5h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at South Shields station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Shrewsbury to South Shields train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to South Shields train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Shrewsbury and South Shields is 268.8 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to South Shields via Manchester Piccadilly, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 17m.