The average train between Burnley and Shildon takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Shildon station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Burnley to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Burnley to Shildon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Burnley and Shildon is 101.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Shildon via York and Darlington in around 3h 13m.