There are 7 ways to get from London to Shildon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 31m£82–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus 591 / ...
7h 38m£43–69Drive 248 mi
- Drive from London to Shildoncar 248 mi
4h 23m£62–89Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 33m£73–317Train via Eaglescliffe
- Take the train from King's Cross to Eaglescliffetrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
- Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Shildontrain Saltburn - Bishop Auckland / ...
4h 1m£71–105Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 28m£120–292Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
6h 42m£102–329
London to Shildon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Shildon is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from London to Shildon is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Shildon. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Dolphin Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Shildon. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Shildon via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between London and Shildon is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.
The best way to get from London to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from London to Shildon, including transfers.
London to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from London to Shildon is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between London, England and Shildon, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Train from King's Cross to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.
London to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Shildon is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from London to Shildon.
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