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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Shildon takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Shildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Shildon at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Shildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 178.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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