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Birkenhead to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and South Shields takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

3h 55m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 2m
£65–112

Birkenhead to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:54 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and South Shields, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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