The average train between Peterborough and North Shields takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Peterborough to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Peterborough and North Shields is 282.8 km. The road distance is 328 km.
There is no direct connection from Peterborough to North Shields. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to North Shields. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peterborough to North Shields via Sunderland, Fawcett Street, Interchange, and South Shields in around 4h 48m.