The average train between Knutsford and South Shields takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Knutsford 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 every 4 hours between Knutsford and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Knutsford is at 11:38 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Knutsford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Knutsford station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Knutsford to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Knutsford to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Knutsford and South Shields is 198.3 km. The road distance is 286 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m.