The average train between Wigan and North Shields takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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 hourly between Wigan and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:31 PM which arrives into North Shields at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at North Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Wigan to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Wigan and North Shields is 181.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to North Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Monument in around 3h 43m.