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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Shildon
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £187
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £187
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 3 h 13 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 3 h 19 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 10
- Distance
- 240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Shildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Shildon will cost around £187 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £187.
To travel from Birmingham to Shildon you need to make at least one change.
6:03 3h38 Birmingham 9:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change7:03 3h38 Birmingham 10:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change8:27 3h14 Birmingham 11:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change9:03 3h38 Birmingham 12:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change10:27 3h14 Birmingham 13:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change
14:28 3h13 Birmingham 17:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change8:27 3h14 Birmingham 11:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change10:27 3h14 Birmingham 13:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change12:25 3h16 Birmingham 15:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change6:03 3h38 Birmingham 9:41 Shildon £187 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Shildon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Shildon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 6:28 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Frequently asked questions about your Birmingham to Shildon trip
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Live departures
Birmingham to Shildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Shildon trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 9:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 7:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 10:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 8:27 Birmingham | 3h14 | 11:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 9:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 12:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 10:27 Birmingham | 3h14 | 13:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 11:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 14:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 12:25 Birmingham | 3h16 | 15:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 13:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 16:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 14:28 Birmingham | 3h13 | 17:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
| 15:03 Birmingham | 3h38 | 18:41 Shildon | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Birmingham to Shildon train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Shildon
Most Birmingham to Shildon trains use the Birmingham New Street to Shildon station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Shildon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Which Shildon station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Shildon from Shildon city centre
Shildon train station facilities and services
Shildon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shildon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shildon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Shildon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shildon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Ramped access to both platforms via ramped footbridge. Step free access from car park to station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Train stations for Birmingham to Shildon
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