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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Shildon takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 7m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shildon, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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