The average train between South Shields and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 27m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
South Shields to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
The distance between South Shields and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 228.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Stoke-on-Trent via Central Station, Newcastle, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 36m.