The average train between Shildon and Durham takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Shildon to Durham. 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 Shildon and Durham. 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 Durham at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Shildon station and arriving at Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Shildon to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shildon station.
Shildon to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Shildon to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shildon and Durham is 16.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Shildon to Durham via Darlington in around 47 min.