- Distance: 200.9 mi
- Duration: 4h 59m
The train between Chester and South Shields takes 4h 59m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Chester 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 on demand between Chester and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 59m.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Newton-le-Willows station and arriving at Newcastle station via Newcastle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Chester to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Chester and South Shields is 222.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
