The average train between York and Shildon takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Shildon at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Shildon. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Shildon station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
York to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Shildon station.
Book your York to Shildon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Shildon is 83.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from York to Shildon via Darlington in around 1h 29m.