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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Shildon
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £3
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £3
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 43 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 43 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Shildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Shildon will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 1 trains from Thornaby to Shildon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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.
18:58 0h43 Thornaby 19:41 Shildon £3 1 One-way 0 changes
18:58 0h43 Thornaby 19:41 Shildon £3 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby to Shildon
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Trains from Thornaby to Shildon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 42m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 21:59 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your Thornaby to Shildon trip
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Live departures
Thornaby to Shildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Shildon trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:58 Thornaby | 0h43 | 19:41 Shildon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Thornaby to Shildon train
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Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Shildon
Most Thornaby to Shildon trains use the Thornaby to Shildon station pair. Use this guide to compare Thornaby and Shildon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Thornaby station do trains to Shildon leave from?
Getting to Thornaby from Thornaby city centre
Thornaby is 2 km from Thornaby city centre. Public transport options include:
Thornaby train station facilities and services
Thornaby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thornaby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thornaby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thornaby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thornaby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thornaby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornaby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Shildon station do trains from Thornaby 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.
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