There are 3 ways to get from Harrogate to Shildon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Harrogate to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain
2h 18m£21–47Drive 51.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrogate to Shildoncar 51.2 mi
59 min£13–19Line 36 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Library Gardens to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Darlingtonbus Uk073
4h 39m
Harrogate to Shildon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Shildon is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Shildon is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Darlington via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Shildon via York and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Harrogate and Shildon is 73 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £20 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Harrogate to Shildon, including transfers.
Harrogate to Shildon bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Library Gardens station.
Harrogate to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Shildon is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Shildon, England?
You can take a train from Harrogate to Shildon via York and Darlington in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Shildon via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Darlington, and Darlington in around 4h 39m.
Train from Harrogate to York
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Shildon
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01423 56 60 61
- hello@harrogatebus.co.uk
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Bus from Library Gardens to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harrogate to Shildon bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Harrogate to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Shildon is 51 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Harrogate to Shildon.
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