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

The cheapest way to get from Shildon to London is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shildon to London is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Shildon and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Shildon to London. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at London Victoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Shildon and London?

No, there is no direct train from Shildon to London. However, there are services departing from Shildon and arriving at King's Cross via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Shildon to London?

The distance between Shildon and London is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shildon to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Shildon to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shildon to London bus from?

Shildon to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Shildon to London train from?

Shildon to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Shildon to London?

The best way to get from Shildon to London is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Shildon to London bus arrive?

Shildon to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Shildon to London train arrive?

Shildon to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Shildon to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Shildon to London is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Shildon to London.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 12m
£78–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoriabus 815
7h 54m
£53–136
Drive 247.9 mi
1. Drive from Shildon to Londoncar 247.9 mi
4h 22m
£61–89
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 6m
£72–310
Train via Eaglescliffe
1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 24m
£67–106
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 18m
£122–300
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 59m
£109–366

Shildon to London by train

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoria once a week. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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