Birkenhead to South Shields Trains

Birkenhead to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and South Shields takes 3h 54m 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 54m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle

3h 30m

£56–89

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 9:09 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:25 PM → 11:23 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day
8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead 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.

Birkenhead to South Shields trains

Trip Overview

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Birkenhead to South Shields train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:25 PM → 11:23 PM

9:09 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:24 AM → 12:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle

Birkenhead to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Birkenhead to South Shields train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:25 PM → 11:23 PM

9:09 PM → 5:37 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:02 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:23 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM

6:24 AM → 10:01 AM

7:24 AM → 11:01 AM

8:24 AM → 12:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle

Train trips from Birkenhead

Train trips to South Shields

Alternative transport options

9:09 PM → 5:37 AM
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