The average train between South Shields and Manchester Piccadilly Station takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Manchester Piccadilly Station. 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 twice daily between South Shields and Manchester Piccadilly Station. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Manchester Piccadilly Station at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 32m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly Station station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
South Shields to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between South Shields and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 176.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.