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Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Shildon (SHD)

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15

train journeys
per day

82

miles (132 kms)

2hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

06:17 / 00:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Shildon (SHD)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Westhoughton and Shildon , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Westhoughton to Shildon is approximately 82 miles (132 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 46 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Shildon.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Westhoughton to Shildon. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 56 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Westhoughton to Shildon

Journeys from Westhoughton to Shildon Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    09:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    10:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:17
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    11:15
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    12:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:17
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    13:15
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:17
    2 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    14:14
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:17
    2 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    15:14
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    16:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    17:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    18:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:17
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    19:15
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:17
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:17
    2 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    21:14
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:17
    9 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    07:02
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:35
    8 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    08:15
    Westhoughton
    Shildon
    Westhoughton to Shildon

About Westhoughton Station

Station name Westhoughton (WHG)
AddressWesthoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Shildon Station

Station name Shildon (SHD)
AddressShildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Westhoughton and Shildon

The travel time between Westhoughton and Shildon by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Westhoughton and Shildon vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:32.

First class tickets on trains between Westhoughton and Shildon typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Westhoughton and Shildon can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Westhoughton & Shildon. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Shildon.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Westhoughton and Shildon, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.