Penrith to Shildon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Shildon takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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.

4h 23m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
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3h 53m

£38–78

Penrith to Shildon train times

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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:17 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 21m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
2:01 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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.