The average train between Wales and South Shields takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 30m • 3 changes


5h 55m • 3 changes


6h 13m • 3 changes


5h 57m • 3 changes


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5h 53m • 3 changes


5h 49m • 3 changes


5h 55m • 3 changes


6h 3m • 3 changes


5h 47m • 3 changes


6h 3m • 3 changes


5h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at South Shields station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Wales to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Wales and South Shields is 337.1 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 32m.