- Distance: 5.3 mi
- Duration: 12 min
The train between South Shields and Sunderland takes 12 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from South Shields to Sunderland. 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 15 minutes between South Shields and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Shields station and arriving at Sunderland station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
South Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Rail, depart from Brockley Whins station.
South Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Rail, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between South Shields and Sunderland is 10.9 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Nexus Metro operates a subway from Brockley Whins to Sunderland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Nexus Rail also services this route once daily.
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