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South Shields to Coventry trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Coventry takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Coventry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 20m
£99–160

South Shields to Coventry train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Coventry at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains9h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Coventry? 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 Coventry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Coventry, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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