The average train between South Shields and Bristol takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Bristol. 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 2 hours between South Shields and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
South Shields to Bristol train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Bristol train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
The distance between South Shields and Bristol is 401.5 km. The road distance is 513 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 4h 53m.