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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Shildon to Ilford for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Shildon
- Departure station
- Shildon station guide
- Address
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- Station Street, DL4 1PQ
Operators serving Shildon
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Facilities at Shildon
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Free
Explore the area around Shildon
- Locomotion Museum
About your departure station
Established in 1825 as part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, Shildon station closed in 1868 but its importance as the "Cradle of the Railways" is commemorated at the nearby Locomotion museum.
Shildon represents how pioneering railway towns preserve their heritage even when original stations no longer operate.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Shildon to Ilford?
Open the ticket search and enter Shildon as your departure station and Ilford as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Shildon and Ilford?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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