The average train between Liverpool and South Shields takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Liverpool to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Liverpool and South Shields is 203.2 km. The road distance is 303 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h.