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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Birmingham takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 2m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 52m
£94–145

South Shields to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country8h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 56m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 56m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 56m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 56m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 44m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 56m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 45m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 30m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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