Train Edinburgh to Shildon from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Shildon takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

3h 7m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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