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Birmingham to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and South Shields takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

4h 14m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 31m
£114–160

Birmingham to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and South 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 South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h.

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