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Trip Overview

The average train between North Shields and Birmingham takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 2m
£94–145

North Shields to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between North Shields and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 15m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 16m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 15m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 42m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 7m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 42m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 7m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Shields to Birmingham? 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.

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  • Distance: 217.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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