South Shields to Plymouth Trains

South Shields to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Plymouth takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 42m
Duration: 445 mi
Distance: £293
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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8h 35m

£242–343

South Shields to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between South Shields and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:08 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 5:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 6:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 2:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 2:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 2:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 2:47 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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