The average train between Rugby and North Shields takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:16 PM which arrives into North Shields at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at North Shields station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Rugby to North Shields train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to North Shields train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Rugby and North Shields is 294.4 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to North Shields via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 56m.