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South Shields to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Dover takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Dover. 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 26m
Duration
354 mi
Distance
£158
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 14m
£132–213

South Shields to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Dover Priory via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 14m.

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