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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
£160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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
£134–205

South Shields to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:25 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Dover? 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 Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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