The average train between South Shields and Kent takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Kent. 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 hourly between South Shields and Kent. 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 Kent at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Kent. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
South Shields to Kent train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Kent train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Lenham station.
The distance between South Shields and Kent is 440.9 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Lenham via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 20m.