Blackpool to South Shields Trains

Blackpool to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and South Shields takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 31m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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4h 7m

£45–105

Blackpool to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into South Shields at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
1:25 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
2:05 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:14 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:14 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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