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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and South Shields takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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.

3h 20m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Halifax to South Shields train times

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 11:37 PM which arrives into South Shields at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNexus Metro3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNexus Metro3h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to South 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.

Map of how to get from Halifax to South Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 8m.

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