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How to get fromWhitehaven to Shildonby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitehaven to Shildon by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 47m
    £44–92

  2. Drive  95.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Shildoncar car 95.3 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X21
    6h 27m

Whitehaven to Shildon by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Shildon via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 4h 47m.

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