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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Shildon station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Birmingham to Shildon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Shildon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Birmingham to Shildon train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Shildon is 240.1 km. The road distance is 288 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m.