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Ulverston to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ulverston and South Shields takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulverston 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.

4h 56m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
4h 2m
£52–100

Ulverston to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Ulverston and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulverston is at 10:04 PM which arrives into South Shields at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro9h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro4h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ulverston to South Shields? 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.

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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Ulverston, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Ulverston to South Shields via Lancaster, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 2m.

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