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.
Trains run hourly between North Shields and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:27 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.

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No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
North Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
North Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between North Shields and Birmingham is 283.4 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.