South Shields to London Trains

South Shields to London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and London takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Shields to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration: 277 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

best

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3h 27m

£94–135

South Shields to London train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between South Shields and London. 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 London at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:44 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to London? 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.