The average train between South Shields and Lancashire takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Lancashire. 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 South Shields and Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Lancashire? 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Lancashire station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
South Shields to Lancashire train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Lancashire train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Blackburn station.
The distance between South Shields and Lancashire is 146.8 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Langho via Central Station, Newcastle, Leeds, and Blackburn in around 5h 10m.