The average train between Southend-on-Sea and South Shields takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at South Shields station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to South Shields train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and South Shields is 410.4 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to South Shields via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 36m.
