The average train between Carlisle and North Shields takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 hourly between Carlisle and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:04 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Carlisle to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Carlisle and North Shields is 96 km. The road distance is 109 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.
