The average train between Birmingham and North Shields takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to North 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 Birmingham and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into North Shields at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Birmingham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Birmingham and North Shields is 283.4 km. The road distance is 343 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h.