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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to South Shields
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to South Shields among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 282 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£120 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to South Shields
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Trains from Birmingham to South Shields run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £120 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 19:27 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Birmingham to South Shields train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to South Shields by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Shields, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and South Shields
Most Birmingham to South Shields trains use the Birmingham New Street to Brockley Whins station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and South Shields train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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