The average train between Rugby and North Shields takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Rugby and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:46 PM which arrives into North Shields at 1:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 4h 38m. 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 Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
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 381 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to North Shields via Tamworth High Level, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 20m.