The average train between Preston and North Shields takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:41 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at North Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Preston to North Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to North Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Preston and North Shields is 161.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Preston to North Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h 27m.
