What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon is to bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Shildon via King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Shildon is 245 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Shildon without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Shildon train from?

Waterloo Station to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Shildon train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Shildon is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Waterloo Station to Shildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Shildon?

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Where can I stay near Shildon?

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Waterloo Station to Shildon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Shildon by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 20m
£70–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus 598 / ...
8h 31m
£50–143
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Shildoncar 248.9 mi
4h 26m
£61–88
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain
4h 57m
£73–333
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 57m
£135–203
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 34m
£125–296
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
6h 33m
£106–327
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 42m
£140–368
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 52m
£126–392

Waterloo Station to Shildon by subway, foot, and train

110Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Shildon, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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