The average train between London and Shildon takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Shildon. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Shildon station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
London to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Book your London to Shildon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Shildon is 362.3 km. The road distance is 387 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 27m.