What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Shildon?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Shildon is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Shildon?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Shildon is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Shildon via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Durham to Shildon?

The distance between Durham and Shildon is 31 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Shildon without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £5 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Shildon?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Durham to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Shildon train from?

Durham to Shildon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Shildon train arrive?

Durham to Shildon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Durham to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Shildon is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Durham to Shildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Shildon?

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Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 575+ hotels available in Shildon.

Durham to Shildon - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Shildon by train, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain Darlington - Bishop Auckland / ...
1h 18m
£5–17
Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Shildoncar 12.3 mi
20 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to Shildontaxi 12.3 mi
20 min
£45–60

Durham to Shildon by train

112Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.9 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Shildon via Darlington in around 1h 18m.

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