The average train between Southampton and North Shields takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to North Shields. 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 every 4 hours between Southampton and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into North Shields at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Newcastle station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Southampton to North Shields train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southampton and North Shields is 457.3 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to North Shields via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 16m.