Train Shildon to Edinburgh from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Shildon and Edinburgh takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Shildon to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 38m

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Shildon to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Shildon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shildon is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shildon to Edinburgh? 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 Shildon to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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