The average train between Calais and North Shields takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 3m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at North Shields station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Calais to North Shields train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to North Shields train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Calais and North Shields is 503.1 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to North Shields via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 7h 7m.