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Doncaster to Shildon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Shildon takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

1h 50m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain train Darlington - Bishop Auckland / ...
1h 52m
£29–56

Doncaster to Shildon train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Shildon at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Doncaster to Shildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Shildon via Darlington in around 1h 52m.

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