The average train between Shildon and London takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Shildon to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shildon is at 9:42 PM which arrives into London at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Bishop Auckland and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shildon to London. However, there are services departing from Shildon station and arriving at London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Shildon to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Shildon to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Shildon to London train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Shildon and London is 362.3 km. The road distance is 396 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m.