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How to get fromGlasgow to Shildonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Shildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 11m
    £60–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    6h 23m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  158.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Shildoncar car 158.1 mi
    3h 7m
    £40–58

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 33m
    £84–219

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 26m
    £93–139

Glasgow to Shildon by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Shildon via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centre once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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