The average train between Southampton and South Shields takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to South Shields. 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 Southampton and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Southampton to South Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at South Shields station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Southampton to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to South Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southampton and South Shields is 455.3 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to South Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 7m.
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
