The average train between Newcastle-under-Lyme and South Shields takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle-under-Lyme is at 11:59 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle-under-Lyme to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Newcastle-under-Lyme station and arriving at South Shields station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Newcastle-under-Lyme and South Shields is 228.3 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields via Manchester Piccadilly, York, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 4m.