The average train between Barrow in Furness and South Shields takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrow in Furness 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 Barrow in Furness and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 9:45 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barrow in Furness 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 Barrow in Furness to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Barrow in Furness station and arriving at South Shields station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Barrow in Furness to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and South Shields is 152.1 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to South Shields via Lancaster, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 22m.