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TransPennine Express
London North Eastern Railway

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Blackburn to Shildon by train

First train

06:04

Last train

22:42

Departure station

Blackburn

Arrival station

Shildon

Journey time

From 3h 9m

Distance

70 miles (112 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from Blackburn to Shildon in 3 hours 9 minutes

If you want to travel from Blackburn to Shildon by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Blackburn to Shildon by train to take around 6 hours 19 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 70 miles (112 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Shildon. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.

Train tickets from Blackburn to Shildon are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Blackburn to Shildon

Want to know more about your journey from Blackburn to Shildon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Shildon from Blackburn?

To travel to Shildon from Blackburn, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 19 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 9 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Blackburn to Shildon?

Trains from Blackburn to Shildon take an average of 6 hours and 19 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 9 minutes. You'll usually find 15 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Blackburn and Shildon by train?

The quickest journey time between Blackburn and Shildon by train is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Blackburn to Shildon?

No, there are no direct trains running from Blackburn to Shildon, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Shildon

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Blackburn to Shildon is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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