- Distance: 192.7 mi
- Duration: 4h 7m
The train between Birkenhead and South Shields takes 4h 7m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Birkenhead and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 7m.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Newcastle station via Newcastle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Birkenhead to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Birkenhead and South Shields is 206 km. The road distance is 254 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
