The train between Blackpool and South Shields takes 4h 16m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Blackpool and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 16m.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Newcastle station via Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Blackpool to South Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Blackpool and South Shields is 168 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to South Shields via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 16m.