South Shields to Kent Trains

South Shields to Kent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Kent takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 329 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 25m

£121–182

South Shields to Kent train times

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:20 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
3:56 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
4:56 PM → 10:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 4:16 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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