The average train between South Shields and Southampton takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Southampton. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
South Shields to Southampton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Southampton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between South Shields and Southampton is 455.3 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Southampton Central via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 23m.
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