The average train between South Shields and Walsall takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Walsall. 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 Walsall. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Walsall at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Walsall. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
South Shields to Walsall train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Walsall train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between South Shields and Walsall is 270.8 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.