The average train between Glasgow and Shildon takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Shildon at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Shildon station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Glasgow to Shildon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Shildon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Glasgow to Shildon train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Shildon is 214.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Shildon via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 4h 10m.