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Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Shildon (SHD)

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24

train journeys
per day

233

miles (375 kms)

4hrs 57 mins

fastest journey

06:16 / 00:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 6 changes)

9

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Shildon (SHD)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Dartford and Shildon , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dartford to Shildon is approximately 233 miles (375 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 16 mins.

Great Northern, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Southeastern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Dartford and Shildon.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dartford to Shildon. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 57 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Dartford to Shildon

Journeys from Dartford to Shildon Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:16
    4 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    11:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:16
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:00
    5 hrs 14 mins 5 changes
    13:14
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    14:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    14:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    15:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:16
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    17:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    18:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    18:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:46
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    19:14
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:56
    5 hrs 18 mins 5 changes
    19:14
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    20:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:50
    5 hrs 23 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    20:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:53
    5 hrs 20 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    20:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    20:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    21:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:56
    5 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    21:13
    Dartford
    Shildon
    Dartford to Shildon

About Dartford Station

Station name Dartford (DFD)
Address Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:40
Saturday 06:10 - 19:40
Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Shildon Station

Station name Shildon (SHD)
Address Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Dartford and Shildon

The travel time between Dartford and Shildon by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 57 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dartford and Shildon vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:16, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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Amenities on trains between Dartford and Shildon can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Dartford & Shildon. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Southeastern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Dartford and Shildon.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Dartford and Shildon, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.