The average train between Wigan and South Shields takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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 Wigan and South 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 South Shields at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at South Shields station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Wigan to South Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to South Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Wigan and South Shields is 179.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to South Shields via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 42m.