The average train between South Shields Ferry Terminal and Sunderland takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from South Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland. 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 South Shields Ferry Terminal and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields Ferry Terminal is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at South Shields and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields Ferry Terminal station and arriving at Sunderland station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
South Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between South Shields Ferry Terminal and Sunderland is 11 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a vehicle from South Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland via South Shields and Pelaw in around 46 min.