The average train between South Shields and Stockport takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Stockport. 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 Stockport. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Stockport at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Stockport. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Stockport station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
South Shields to Stockport train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Stockport train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between South Shields and Stockport is 182.9 km. The road distance is 261 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.