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Birmingham to North Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and North Shields takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 38m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 47m
£94–138

Birmingham to North Shields train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro10h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to North 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to North Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and North Shields, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h.

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