The average train between Bristol and North Shields takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:33 PM which arrives into North Shields at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Bristol to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Bristol and North Shields is 403.3 km. The road distance is 514 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 5m.