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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Shildon takes 3h 6m 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 6m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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