The average train between Liverpool and Shildon takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Shildon station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Liverpool to Shildon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Shildon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Liverpool to Shildon train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Shildon is 161.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.