The train between South Shields and Birmingham takes 3h 50m. The train runs, on average, once a week from South 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 on demand between South Shields and Birmingham. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 50m.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
South Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between South Shields and Birmingham is 281.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 53m.