The average train between South Shields and Sunderland Interchange takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from South Shields to Sunderland Interchange. 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 Interchange. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland Interchange at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Sunderland Interchange. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
South Shields to Sunderland Interchange train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields to Sunderland Interchange train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Park Lane station.
The distance between South Shields and Sunderland Interchange is 11.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Park Lane via Pelaw in around 41 min.