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The average train between South Shields and Leicester takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 10m
£88–135

South Shields to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Leicester? 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 Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Leicester via Central Station, Newcastle, and Sheffield in around 4h 10m.

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