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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 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. 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.

4h 30m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to North Shields train times

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 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 58m • 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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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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Departing Friday, November 6, 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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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro3h 46m • 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 30m

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 2h 59m.

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