The average train between Halifax and South Shields takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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 hourly between Halifax and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:05 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at South Shields station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Halifax to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Halifax and South Shields is 145.1 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 7m.