The average train between Penrith and Shildon takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Shildon at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Shildon station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Penrith to Shildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Shildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Penrith to Shildon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Shildon is 71.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Shildon via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 3h 45m.