The average train between South Shields and Rotterdam takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Rotterdam. 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 every 4 hours between South Shields and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Rotterdam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Rotterdam station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
South Shields to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
The distance between South Shields and Rotterdam is 519.5 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Rotterdam Centraal via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 27m.