The average train between Carlisle and Shildon takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Shildon station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Carlisle to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Carlisle to Shildon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Shildon is 87.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Shildon via Newcastle and Darlington in around 3h 5m.