The average train between South Shields and Sunderland takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 41 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 10:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
49 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Sunderland station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
South Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between South Shields and Sunderland is 10.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 45 min.
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