The average train between Leicester and North Shields takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:09 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at North Shields station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Leicester to North Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to North Shields train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Leicester and North Shields is 265.2 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to North Shields via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 16m.