The average train between Liverpool and North Shields takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Liverpool to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Liverpool and North Shields is 204.4 km. The road distance is 299 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h.