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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Royston takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Royston. 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 52m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Stevenagetrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 28m
£92–139

South Shields to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Royston at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern4h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern4h • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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