The average train between Barking and South Shields takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Barking 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 Barking and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 9:19 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Barking to South Shields train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Barking to South Shields train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Barking and South Shields is 398.3 km. The road distance is 462 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
