The average train between South Shields and Peterborough takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Peterborough station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
South Shields to Peterborough train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Peterborough train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Peterborough station.
The distance between South Shields and Peterborough is 280.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 10m.