The average train between Southport and South Shields takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to South 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 hourly between Southport and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into South Shields at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southport to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at South Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Southport to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southport and South Shields is 181.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Southport to South Shields via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 33m.