The average train between South Shields (Station) and Sunderland takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from South Shields (Station) 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 (Station) and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields (Station) is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields (Station) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields (Station) station and arriving at Sunderland station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields (Station) to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between South Shields (Station) and Sunderland is 10.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 40 min.
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