The average train between South Shields and Ulverston takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Ulverston. 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 Ulverston. 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 Ulverston at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Ulverston? 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 Ulverston. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Ulverston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
South Shields to Ulverston train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Ulverston train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Ulverston station.
The distance between South Shields and Ulverston is 139.5 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Ulverston via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Lancaster in around 4h 28m.