The cheapest and fastest trains from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Shildon station (SHD) for Darlington station (DAR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£2 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:33 Shildon station (SHD) | 0h20 | 11:53 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 08:20 Shildon station (SHD) | 0h20 | 08:40 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 Shildon station (SHD) | 0h20 | 09:50 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Shildon station (SHD) | 0h20 | 10:50 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR)
Trains from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:33, the last at 10:33. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 20m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 07:33 |
Last train 10:33 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Shildon station (SHD) and Darlington station (DAR) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shildon station (SHD) to Darlington station (DAR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darlington station (DAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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