The average train between Nottingham and Shildon takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Shildon station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Nottingham to Shildon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Shildon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Nottingham to Shildon train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Shildon is 189.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Shildon via Grantham and Darlington in around 3h 42m.