The average train between Halifax and North Shields takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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 Halifax and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into North Shields at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changes


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3h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at North Shields station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Halifax to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Halifax and North Shields is 146.8 km. The road distance is 223 km.
There is no direct connection from Halifax to North Shields. However, you can take the train to Leeds, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to North Shields.