The average train between Sunderland and South Shields takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Sunderland 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 every 15 minutes between Sunderland and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 9:17 PM which arrives into South Shields at 10:08 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
47 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at South Shields station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Sunderland to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to South Shields train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at South Shields station.
The distance between Sunderland and South Shields is 10.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from Sunderland to South Shields via Pelaw in around 44 min.
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