The average train between South Shields and Fawdon takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Shields to Fawdon. 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 30 minutes between South Shields and Fawdon. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Fawdon at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Fawdon. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Fawdon station via South Gosforth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
South Shields to Fawdon train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields to Fawdon train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at South Gosforth station.
The distance between South Shields and Fawdon is 13.7 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Nexus Metro operates a subway from South Shields to South Gosforth every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 38 min.