The average train between Sunderland and South Shields Interchange takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Sunderland to South Shields 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 Sunderland and South Shields Interchange. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:02 PM which arrives into South Shields Interchange at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to South Shields Interchange. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at South Shields Interchange station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Sunderland to South Shields Interchange train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to South Shields Interchange train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at South Shields station.
The distance between Sunderland and South Shields Interchange is 10.8 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from Sunderland to South Shields via Pelaw in around 40 min.