The average train between Hull and North Shields takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:50 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at North Shields station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Hull to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to North Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Hull and North Shields is 158.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
There is no direct connection from Hull to North Shields. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to North Shields.