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Carlisle to Shildon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Shildon takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Shildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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3h 4m
£33–66

Carlisle to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Shildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 105 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Shildon via Newcastle and Darlington in around 3h 4m.

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