The average train between South Shields and Rugby takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Rugby. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
South Shields to Rugby train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Rugby train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Rugby station.
The distance between South Shields and Rugby is 292.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Rugby via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 44m.