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South Shields to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Aberdeen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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5h 12m
£61–170

South Shields to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroCaledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Aberdeen via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 12m.

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