The average train between Sunderland and North Shields takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Sunderland to North 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 every 15 minutes between Sunderland and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:17 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 6m • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at North Shields station via Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Sunderland to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to North Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Sunderland and North Shields is 13.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a subway from Sunderland to North Shields via Monument in around 56 min.
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